Onion Custards

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   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a medium skillet, melt butter.

2. 2

   Add yellow onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper, and cook 1 minute more.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and cool slightly.

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   Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks with half-and-half, then stir in onion mixture.

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   Divide evenly among six 4-ounce ramekins or oven-safe pottery cups.

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   Place in a large baking pan with 2-inch sides.

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   Pour enough boiling water in pan to come halfway up sides of ramekins and transfer to oven.

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   Bake until custards are just set, about 30 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove dishes from hot water bath.

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    Serve custards warm.

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