Tennessee Onions
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Peel and slice onions 1/4 inch thick using a mandolin. Toss onions to break up the rings.
- 2Mix salt, pepper, paprika, granulated garlic, dry mustard, brown sugar, cayenne, and thyme leaves in a bowl.
- 3Toss the onions with olive oil to coat.
- 4Sprinkle half of the spice mixture over the onions and toss with hands, then repeat with the remaining half of the spice mixture.
- 5Arrange a layer of onions in a greased 13x9 baking dish, then add 2 oz of cheddar and 2 oz of Gruyère cheese. Add another layer of onions followed by the remaining 2 oz of cheddar and 2 oz of Gruyère.
- 6Sprinkle 1/2 cup of grated pecorino romano over the top and dot with small pieces of butter.
- 7Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.
- 8Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 lb sweet onion, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, stripped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 oz mild cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 4 oz Gruyère cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 cup pecorino romano cheese, freshly grated
- 3 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
Equipment
mandolinmixing bowl13x9 baking dishaluminum foil
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