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Holiday Onions

Name: Holiday Onions
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds onions, sliced; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 dash paprika

Rating: 3.56 stars

9 Ratings
7 Reviews
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This dish is a hit with kids as well as adults. It has been on our Thanksgiving and Christmas tables ever since I can remember, and that's a long time! Sliced onions are baked with a rich Cheddar cheese sauce and sprinkled with paprika.

By JSRW512

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

30 mins

total:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 to 6 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 5 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

3 pounds onions, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 dash paprika

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 3 quart casserole dish.

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Step 2

Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Stir in onions; cook until tender but still firm. Drain.
Step 3

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the flour and continue stirring until golden brown. Pour in the milk and allow the mixture to thicken. Mix in the cheese, allowing it to melt.
Step 4

Arrange onions in casserole dish and cover with cheese mixture; sprinkle with paprika.
Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbling around edges.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

302.4 calories; protein 12g 24% DV; carbohydrates 31.7g 10% DV; fat 15g 23% DV; cholesterol 45.1mg 15% DV; sodium 235mg 9% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (7)

Most helpful positive review

Lovemyfamily09

01/03/2003

Made this tonight for our family and guests. It turned out very very good. However upon reading previous review of it being bland before adding cheese sauce I put salt and pepper on the onions and then after I put the cheese sauce and paprika on I sprinkled chives on the top. I will probably make double the cheese sauce next time just to add more substance. Not using as many onions next time (I don't have a food scale so I over guesstimated the 3 lbs of onions) this is a very good side dish!!! Read More

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LUCY63

11/15/2002

My husband and I both love onions but this receipe was very disapointing. Very bland. Read More

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(4)

9 Ratings

5 star values: 3
4 star values: 3
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 2

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Lovemyfamily09

01/03/2003

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LUCY63

11/14/2002

My husband and I both love onions but this receipe was very disapointing. Very bland. Read More

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(4)

BRENO4

08/29/2002

It's hard to make a meal taste well when it's made mostly of onions. Considering that it tastes pretty good. The cheese topping is especially good. Read More

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(2)

lutzflcat

01/02/2016

1.2.16 I read the reviews, some people liked it, others not so much. First tip, you DEFINITELY need some salt and pepper, otherwise, this WILL be bland. Next, do one of two things: either make more sauce or slice fewer onions. I weighed my onions, and I could tell after boiling them that I was not going to have enough sauce. I made a little more sauce, but not enough. Instead of arranging the onions in the dish, and topping with the cheese sauce, I mixed the onions into the sauce. But not all of them, I simply still had too many onions for the amount of sauce. We love onions, but don’t make this recipe if you’re not a fan, that makes no sense. IT. IS. ONIONS, and a lot of them. Also, IMO as a side dish, this recipe will make about 8 servings, not 5. This was a different twist on a creamy, cheesy side dish, and although it needs a little tweaking, we enjoyed it. Read More

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Rhonda Brock Fuller

12/24/2006

YUMMY! I loved this. Guess not everyone does but I love onions. I used just a smidge more paprika than called for but this was great and I will make this again. Thanks. Read More

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MoonlitBridals

08/14/2011

I love this simple dish. Someone in my family used to make this when I was a child. I never thought I would find the recipe. Perfect and quick side dish. Thank you for sharing Read More

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Marianne

01/30/2016

Added 1/4 teaspoon creole seasoning 1tablespoon sugar. Awesome. Will defiantly make again. We like a little more flavor. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Holiday Onions

Servings Per Recipe: 5
Calories: 302.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 24 %

carbohydrates: 10 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 19 %

sugars:

fat: 23 %

saturated fat: 47 %

cholesterol: 15 %

vitamin a iu: 11 %

niacin equivalents: 24 %

vitamin b6: 23 %

vitamin c: 34 %

folate: 17 %

calcium: 32 %

iron: 6 %

magnesium: 15 %

potassium: 14 %

sodium: 9 %

thiamin: 18 %

calories from fat:

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percent of calories from sat fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Lovemyfamily09

01/03/2003

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LUCY63

11/14/2002

My husband and I both love onions but this receipe was very disapointing. Very bland.

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(4)

BRENO4

08/29/2002

It's hard to make a meal taste well when it's made mostly of onions. Considering that it tastes pretty good. The cheese topping is especially good.

Helpful

(2)

lutzflcat

01/02/2016

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(2)

Rhonda Brock Fuller

12/24/2006

YUMMY! I loved this. Guess not everyone does but I love onions. I used just a smidge more paprika than called for but this was great and I will make this again. Thanks.

Helpful

(1)

MoonlitBridals

08/14/2011

I love this simple dish. Someone in my family used to make this when I was a child. I never thought I would find the recipe. Perfect and quick side dish. Thank you for sharing

Helpful

(1)

Marianne

01/30/2016

Added 1/4 teaspoon creole seasoning 1tablespoon sugar. Awesome. Will defiantly make again. We like a little more flavor.

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