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Baked Onions in Cheese Sauce

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Onion Casserole Recipe
A delicious side dish onion casserole for the holiday table, or add to any family dinner menu.
  • 2 1/2 pounds small white onions, peeled, about 32
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded American or process mild Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs tossed with 1 tablespoon melted butter
Cook the peeled onion in boiling salted water until just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain well then transfer to a buttered baking dish, about 1 1/2 quart size. Melt the 1/4 cup butter in saucepan; stir in flour and salt until smooth. Add milk, stirring constantly, and continue cooking until smooth and thickened. Add cheese and continue cooking and stirring over low heat until cheese is melted and blended. Pour sauce over the onions then top with the buttered bread crumbs. Bake at 350° for about 25 minutes, or until thoroughly heated and lightly browned.
Baked onion casserole recipe serves 6.

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