Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 large Vidalia sweet onion
- 8 oz shredded cheese (such as cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
- Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish and aroma)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Slice the onion: Cut the Vidalia onion into even rounds about ¼-inch thick to ensure they cook evenly and hold their shape on the crisps.
- Prepare cheese mounds: Place small, evenly spaced mounds of shredded cheese directly onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, creating a base for each onion slice.
- Assemble onion and cheese layers: Set one onion round on top of each cheese mound, then sprinkle a little more shredded cheese over the onion slices, allowing some cheese to fall around the edges for extra crispiness.
- Bake the crisps: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and deeply golden around the edges, and the onions become tender.
- Cool the crisps: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the onion crisps cool on the pan for 5 to 8 minutes, allowing the melted cheese to firm up and become crisp.
- Serve: Carefully lift each crisp from the parchment using a thin spatula and serve them warm, optionally garnished with fresh thyme for added flavor.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife or mandoline to slice the onion for uniform thickness.
- Choose a cheese that melts well and crisps nicely, like cheddar or mozzarella.
- Fresh thyme adds a wonderful herbal note but is optional.
- Allow cooling time after baking; cheese crisps better as it cools.
- Serve immediately after cooling for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
