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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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A wonderful, and tasty little side dish, for you onion lovers. (prep time does not include boiling onions) Ingredients:
24 small white onions, peeled |
1/2 cup butter |
1/2 cup flour |
2 cups whipping cream, unwhipped |
salt and pepper |
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional) |
1 dash cayenne pepper |
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded |
1/2 cup breadcrumbs |
2 -3 tablespoons melted butter |
1 -2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Cook onions in water (enough to cover the onions) until tender; reserve 1/2 cup liquid from the onions, discard the remaining liquid.
2. In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter, whisk in flour, slowly add in the cream, and the reserved liquid from the onions; whisk until smooth and thick.
3. Add in the cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, salt, pepper and the cayenne pepper; mix until the cheese are melted.
4. Add in the onions, mix to combine.
5. Transfer to a greased baking dish.
6. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, melted butter and the 1-2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese; mix to combine.
7. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the casserole.
8. Cover, and bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes, uncover the last 20 minutes of baking to brown the top.
9. Note: If desired, 2-3 cloves fresh minced garlic may be added to the melted butter before whisking in the flour.
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