"For the onion lover, it doesn't get much better than Tennessee onions - an umami-rich Southern casserole where sweet Vidalia onions take centerstage supported by a trio of cheeses. It's cheesy and oniony, mellow, and absolutely crave-worthy. If you've ever wished potatoes au gratin could taste more deeply savory, then this dish is for you. But knowing which seasonings make the best Tennessee onions can be a little trickier than you might think."
"Each of the spices commonly used in Tennessee onions plays a vital role in building its balanced flavor. The salty, mild pungency of garlic salt boosts the savory with paprika lending a boldly smokey backbone to the soft sweetness of those Vidalias. Then the subtle tanginess of mustard powder brings a lingering depth when suffused with a gently spicy kick of cayenne. Depending on the recipe you're using, this swee"
Tennessee onions pairs sweet Vidalia onions with a trio of cheeses to create a savory, mellow Southern casserole. Sweet onion varieties like Walla Walla, Maui, or Texas 1015s can substitute or be mixed for varied allium flavor. Cheddar and Parmesan commonly anchor the cheese lineup while a third cheese such as smoked Gouda, Swiss, mozzarella, or Havarti adjusts the final profile. A four-spice core of cayenne, smoked paprika, garlic salt, and mustard powder drives the characteristic flavor. Garlic salt boosts savoriness, smoked paprika adds smokiness, mustard powder lends tang, and cayenne contributes gentle heat.
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