Onions are having a moment, and for good reason. At BHG, we’ve loved the TikTok-famous onion boils, French onion-inspired recipes (hello, French onion potatoes), and classic dishes like Julia Child’s French onion soup. So when we heard about Tennessee onions, we knew we had to give them a try. Here’s how to make the onion recipe, including tips for serving the finished dish.

What Are Tennessee Onions?

Tennessee onions are a Southern side dish made with layers of sweet onion slices, shredded cheese, and butter. The veggie casserole is seasoned with thyme, garlic salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Once baked, you’ll have sweet tender onions smothered with gooey melted cheese. You can eat Tennessee onions on their own (try them with your next grilled steak dinner) or try piling them high on a burger or hot dog. Our recipe tasters could not stop raving about the cheesy flavor of this onion recipe.