Tennessee Onion Casserole
Directions
- 1Peel and thinly slice onions to a thickness of approximately 1/4 inch.
- 2Toss the onions in a large bowl to separate all the rings.
- 3In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, granulated garlic, dry mustard, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and stripped fresh thyme leaves.
- 4Add olive oil to the onions and toss to coat.
- 5Add half of the spice and herb mixture to the onions and toss thoroughly. Add the remaining mixture and toss again.
- 6Layer half of the seasoned onions into a greased 13x9 baking dish.
- 7Sprinkle 2 oz of grated cheddar and 2 oz of grated gruyere cheese over the onion layer.
- 8Top with the remaining onions followed by the remaining 2 oz of cheddar and 2 oz of gruyere cheese.
- 9Top with a layer of grated pecorino romano cheese and dot the surface with small pieces of butter.
- 10Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
- 11Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 lb sweet onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, stripped
- 4 oz Tillamook mild cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 4 oz gruyere cheese, freshly grated
- 0.5 cup pecorino romano cheese, freshly grated
- 3 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
Equipment
mandolinemixing bowlsmall bowl13x9 baking dishfoil
Tips
- Use either light or dark brown sugar.
- You could use sharp cheddar instead of Tillamook mild cheddar.
- You could also use parmesan-reggiano or grana padano instead of pecorino romano.