Description
Caramelized French onion soup showcases sweet, slow-cooked onions in a rich broth. Silky layers of flavor and golden-brown goodness promise a comforting meal you’ll savor down to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 sweet onions
- 2 cups (480 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups (480 ml) shredded Italian blend cheese or shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup (120 ml) grated parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) unsalted butter, sliced thin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat: Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Slice Preparation: Delicately peel and slice onions into thin rings, carefully separating them to ensure uniform cooking and optimal flavor distribution.
- Layer and Season: Arrange onion rings in an even layer across the baking dish, then generously sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian herb blend, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Butter Infusion: Dot the seasoned onions with small butter pats, allowing the butter to melt and create a rich, creamy base that enhances the overall taste profile.
- Cheese Topping: Lavishly cover the onions with a blend of shredded cheddar, Italian mix, and grated parmesan cheese, ensuring complete and even coverage for maximum cheesy indulgence.
- Bake and Melt: Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and cook for 25-30 minutes, watching for the cheese to transform into a golden-brown, bubbling masterpiece of culinary delight.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the dish to rest briefly after removing from the oven, letting the flavors meld and the cheese set before presenting this delectable Tennessee-inspired side dish while still warm.
Notes
- Slice Carefully: Use a sharp knife and create uniform 0.25-inch thick onion rings for consistent cooking and elegant presentation.
- Seasoning Strategy: Distribute spices evenly to ensure each bite delivers balanced flavor without overwhelming the delicate onion taste.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Choose full-fat, high-quality cheeses that melt smoothly and create a rich, golden-brown crust during baking.
- Temperature Precision: Monitor oven temperature closely to prevent burning and achieve perfect golden-brown cheese without drying out the onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg