Creamy Baked Sweet Onions |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
2 (10-oz.) packages cipolline or boiler onions, unpeeled |
2 tablespoons butter |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 cups milk |
1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded sharp white cheddar cheese |
1 teaspoon hot sauce |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper |
1/4 cup crushed round buttery crackers |
1 tablespoon melted butter |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Cook onions in a large saucepan in boiling water to cover 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, cool slightly, and peel. Place in a lightly greased 8-inch square baking dish.
2. Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour until smooth, and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute or until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese, hot sauce, salt, and ground white pepper, and whisk 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Pour mixture over onions in dish.
3. Stir together crushed crackers and 1 Tbsp. melted butter; sprinkle over top of casserole.
4. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly.
5. *20 oz. sweet onions, peeled and cut into wedges, may be substituted. Omit boiling onions in Step 1; peel and place in baking dish as directed.
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