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Creamy Onion Bake Recipe

The idea of onions starring in a side dish never dawned on me until my mother-in-law shared this recipe and asked me to make it for a holiday dinner. It's been a staple ever since.

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Creamy Onion Bake Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

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Ingredients

6 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
5 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
2 celery ribs, diced
1/4 cup pecan halves
Grated Parmesan cheese and paprika

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onions in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
Place celery in a small saucepan and cover with water. Cover and cook over medium heat until tender; drain. In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, combine the onions, celery and pecans. Stir in the cream mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and heated through. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 203 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 402 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Onion Bake in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2004, p64