Onion Cheese Recipe
Description
This comforting Onion Cheese Recipe is a sophisticated take on the classic gratin. Thinly sliced onions are slowly caramelized to bring out their natural sweetness, then layered with a luxurious sauce made from skim milk, Dijon mustard, and butter. The dish is elevated by the sharp, tangy kick of creamy blue cheese and finished with a golden crust of reduced-fat tasty cheese and fresh herbs. It serves as a perfect side dish for roast meats or a hearty vegetarian main when paired with crusty bread. The combination of soft, sweet onions and pungent cheese creates a harmonious balance of flavors that is both rustic and elegant. Ideal for dinner parties or cozy weeknight meals, this recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Lightly grease a small baking dish.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
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In a separate small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the plain flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
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Gradually whisk in the skim milk, ensuring no lumps form. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3-5 minutes.
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Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the Dijon mustard and half of the crumbled blue cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Spread the cooked onions evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the onions.
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Sprinkle the remaining blue cheese and the reduced-fat grated tasty cheese over the top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbling.
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Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish with finely chopped flat-leaf parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 449.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 39.1g61%
- Saturated Fat 23.1g116%
- Cholesterol 94.2mg32%
- Sodium 661.2mg28%
- Total Carbohydrate 14.7g5%
- Dietary Fiber 2.1g9%
- Sugars 4.8g
- Protein 11.2g23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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