Creamed Onion Gratin Recipe

Name: Creamed Onion Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (10-ounce) packages fresh pearl onions, peeled; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups half-and-half; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard; Dash of ground nutmeg; 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded white Cheddar cheese, divided; 1 1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs*; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Servings: persons

2 (10-ounce) packages fresh pearl onions, peeled
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
Dash of ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded white Cheddar cheese, divided
1 1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs*
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

1
Place onions in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to boil; reduce heat, and simmer 6 to 8 minutes or until onions are just tender. Drain well. Set aside.
2
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add half-and-half; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add salt and next 3 ingredients. Add 1 cup shredded cheese; stir until cheese melts. Gently stir in drained onions. Pour onion mixture into a lightly greased 1-quart baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
3
Toss breadcrumbs with melted butter and thyme until crumbs are well coated. Sprinkle evenly over cheese.
4
Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated and top is golden.
5
*Pulse 3 bread slices in a mini food chopper or food processor. It should yield 1 1/4 cups breadcrumbs.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (10-ounce) packages fresh pearl onions, peeled, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 cups half-and-half, and more.

Yes, Creamed Onion Gratin falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamed Onion Gratin

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