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Thanksgiving: Creamy Baked Sweet Onions

Source of Recipe


Southern Living, November 2008



List of Ingredients



• 2 (10-ounce) packages cipolline or boiler onions, unpeeled
  
• 2 Tbsp butter
  
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  
• 1½ cups milk
  
• 1½ cups (6 ounces) shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
  
• 1 tsp hot sauce
  
• ¼ tsp salt
  
• 1/8 tsp ground white pepper
  
• ¼ cup crushed round buttery crackers
  
• 1 Tbsp melted butter
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
   Cook onions in a large saucepan of boiling water to cover, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain; cool slightly, and peel. Place in a lightly greased 8-inch square baking pan.
   
   
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour until smooth, 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 tablespoon melted butter; sprinkle over top of casserole.
   Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly.
   
   Makes 4 servings.