Creamed Onion Gratin
Creamed Onion Gratin requires roughly 45 minutes from start to finish. This recipe makes 8 servings with 288 calories, 10g of protein, and 18g of fat each. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. It works well as an affordable side dish. Head to the store and pick up flour, breadcrumbs, half-and-half, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
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.
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.
Toss breadcrumbs with melted butter and thyme until crumbs are well coated.
Sprinkle evenly over cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated and top is golden.
*Pulse 3 bread slices in a mini food chopper or food processor. It should yield 1 1/4 cups breadcrumbs.