Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Creamy Baked Onions with Asiago Cheese. Discover the perfect recipe for a cheesy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet onions (about 2 pounds), peeled and halved
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing dish
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Asiago cheese, freshly grated and divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Onions Preheat your oven to 375°F and generously butter a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add your peeled and halved onions and blanch for 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain thoroughly and pat completely dry with paper towels. Arrange the onions cut-side up in your prepared baking dish, nestling them closely together.
- Step 2: Create the Creamy Sauce In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once it stops foaming, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Sprinkle in the flour, whisking continuously for 2-3 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste. Gradually pour in the milk and cream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Step 3: Add the Cheese and Seasonings Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in half of the grated Asiago cheese until melted and smooth. Add the chopped thyme, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, stirring to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed – the sauce should be flavorful as it will season the bland onions during baking.
- Step 4: Assemble and Bake Pour the creamy cheese sauce evenly over your arranged onions, ensuring each one gets generously coated. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. After this initial baking period, remove the foil and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes until the onions are completely tender when pierced with a knife.
- Step 5: Create the Golden Topping In a small bowl, combine the remaining Asiago cheese with the breadcrumbs. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the partially baked onions. Switch your oven to broil and return the dish to the oven, placing it about 6 inches from the heat source. Broil for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully until the top is bubbling and golden brown. Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving your **Creamy Baked Onions with Asiago Cheese**.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg