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Swiss Scalloped Onions Recipe

This rich, special side dish makes frequent appearances on my Thanksgiving menu. Simmering the onions before assembling the casserole mellows their flavor.

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Swiss Scalloped Onions Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 10 Servings

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Ingredients

2 quarts water
7 cups sliced onions
1/2 cup butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
2 packages (5 ounces each) shredded Swiss cheese
4 cups cubed French bread

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; add onions. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Place onions in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter. Whisk in the flour, Worcestershire sauce, salt, paprika and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Pour over onions; toss to coat.
Top with bread cubes. Melt remaining butter; drizzle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 244 calories, 15 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 414 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Originally published as Swiss Scalloped Onions in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2006, p122