Description
Sweet onion rings baked in butter and topped with a cheesy, savory blend until golden and bubbly – a classic Southern comfort side dish that’s both simple and irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 large sweet onions (Vidalia, Walla Walla, or Maui)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or blend)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Peel onions and slice into 1/4-inch thick rings. Arrange in baking dish.
- Drizzle melted butter over onions.
- Sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Top with shredded cheese and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use sweet onions for best flavor
- Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking
- Leftovers keep for 3 days in refrigerator
- For crispier top, broil for last 2-3 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg