Wine-Baked Onions with Herbed Crumb Topping

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

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   Trim ends of onions to level.

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   Place onions, flat side up, in small baking dish.

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   Season onions with salt and pepper.

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   Add wine to baking dish.

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   Cover with foil and bake until onions are tender, basting with wine occasionally, about 55 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, melt butter in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.

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   Add breadcrumbs, parsley and thyme and saute until breadcrumbs are light golden brown, about 4 minutes.

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   Remove onions from pan.

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    Spoon breadcrumb mixture evenly onto onions.

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    Press breadcrumbs lightly to adhere.

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    Continue baking onions, uncovered, until breadcrumbs are crisp and golden brown, about 15 minutes.

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    (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead.

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    Let stand at room temperature.

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    Rewarm onions in 350F.

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    oven until topping is crisp, about 15 minutes.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.