Description
Looking for a comforting, crowd-pleasing side dish that feels gourmet but is incredibly easy to prepare? Baked Onions with Asiago Cheese are the answer. Thick-cut onions are roasted until tender, then topped with melted, golden Asiago for a rich, cheesy bite. This dish turns everyday ingredients into something elegant, whether you’re hosting dinner, looking for dinner ideas, or simply want a savory vegetarian-friendly side. A must-try if you’re into easy recipes and irresistible food ideas!
Ingredients
4 large yellow onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded Asiago cheese
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and peel the onions.
2. Slice onions into thick 3/4 to 1-inch rounds and arrange in a single layer in a baking dish.
3. Drizzle olive oil over onions and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
4. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes until tender.
5. Uncover and sprinkle shredded Asiago cheese on each onion slice.
6. Return to oven uncovered for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
7. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve warm.
Notes
Use sweet onions like Vidalia for best flavor.
Bake covered first to ensure onions become fork-tender before browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: baked onions, asiago cheese recipe, onion side dish, cheesy vegetables, comfort food