Tennessee Onions Recipe

Name: Tennessee Onions Recipe
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons brown or granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, plus more for serving; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne; Salt and black pepper; 1 lemon, zested and halved (optional); 3 pounds Vidalia onions (3 to 5 onions, depending on size); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese; 1/3 cup (1 ounce) grated Parmesan; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

"The humble onion is the star ingredient in this simple Southern casserole — already sweet Vidalias are sliced into rings and baked for an hour, making them even sweeter Sharp Cheddar, Swiss and Parmesan bring a salty richness to the 3 pounds of caramelized vegetables (much like their juxtaposition in French onion soup but with far less hands-on work) A mix of pantry spices creates a barbecue-inspired blend, but this lineup can be swapped with a number of seasonings, including Cajun..."

INGREDIENTS

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2 teaspoons brown or granulated sugar

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1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, plus more for serving

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1 teaspoon smoked paprika

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1 teaspoon garlic powder

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1/2 teaspoon mustard powder

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1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne

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Salt and black pepper

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1 lemon, zested and halved (optional)

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3 pounds Vidalia onions (3 to 5 onions, depending on size)

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1 tablespoon olive oil

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1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar

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1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese

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1/3 cup (1 ounce) grated Parmesan

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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

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