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Baked Sweet Onion Dish with Three Types of Cheese Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Baked Side Dish offers a deliciously cheesy and flavorful alternative to traditional onion rings. Sweet Vidalia or yellow onions are layered with a blend of mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan cheeses, seasoned with Italian herbs and baked until golden and bubbly. The dish is rich, comforting, and perfect as a side for any meal, delivering all the indulgence of onion rings without the frying.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • Sweet onions (Vidalia or yellow), sliced ½ inch thick – about 2 large onions

Dairy & Cheese

  • Butter, cut into small pats – 3 tablespoons
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese – 1 cup
  • Provolone cheese, sliced – 4 slices
  • Grated Parmesan cheese – ½ cup

Seasonings

  • Italian seasoning – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt – ½ teaspoon
  • Black pepper – ¼ teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare baking dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter a medium-sized baking dish to prevent sticking and add flavor.
  2. Arrange onions: Place the ½ inch thick onion slices in a single layer in the buttered baking dish, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  3. Season: Sprinkle salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning evenly over the onion slices. Dot the top with small pats of butter for richness.
  4. Add cheeses: First, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the onions. Then layer the provolone cheese slices evenly on top. Finally, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese to cover the dish.
  5. Bake: Place the dish uncovered in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly, and the onions are tender.
  6. Optional broil for crispiness: For a crispy top, switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 2 minutes—watch carefully to prevent burning.
  7. Rest and serve: Remove from oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes to set slightly before serving. Enjoy as a flavorful side dish alternative to onion rings.

Notes

  • Use sweet onions like Vidalia for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
  • Thinly slicing the onions helps them cook evenly and soften properly.
  • Butter adds a rich flavor and helps with browning the cheese.
  • Broiling at the end is optional but recommended for a crispy cheese topping.
  • This dish is best served warm and fresh out of the oven.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saracooking.com/baked-sweet-onion-dish-with-three-types-of-cheese-recipe/