# Tennessee Onions Better Than Onion Rings

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 large sweet onions (Vidalia or Texas Sweet work best)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, sliced into thin pats
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp dried thyme (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

## Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Peel the onions and slice them into ¼-inch thick rounds.
3. Separate the rings gently.
4. In a 9×13-inch baking dish, arrange the onion rings in an even layer.
5. Place thin pats of butter evenly over the onions.
6. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, salt, and thyme (if using).
7. Spread this mixture evenly over the onions.
8. Sprinkle cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top.
9. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
10. If desired, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness.
11. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
12. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
13. Add a ½ cup crushed Ritz crackers or panko breadcrumbs on top before baking for extra crunch.
14. Mix in ½ tsp cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños for a spicy kick.
15. Top with crumbled bacon before serving for bacon lovers.
16. Try this Tennessee Onions recipe today, and you’ll never look at onion rings the same way again!

## Equipment

- 9x13-inch baking dish
- medium bowl

## Source

- Original video: https://recipes.french-free.com/tennessee-onions-better-than-onion-rings/?fbclid=IwVERDUANFp1JleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHuPLbNzsOFwYcip2i6CNDF5CpQda2u6_GOnqjy0FGlp8a5caUgLsGqKkE7ae_aem_BqzrSMtAms__6o3449LLTA
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/10431a0d-9949-4cdb-997a-bf71ac648b15
- Extracted: 2025-09-28

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