Onion Casserole #2

Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
A creamy, cheesy onion and mushroom bake topped with crunchy croutons
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This comforting onion casserole combines tender sautéed onions and mushrooms with a rich cream of chicken soup base, creating a savory and satisfying side dish or vegetarian main. The mixture is topped with butter-toasted croutons and a blend of caraway seed cheese, mild cheddar, and Parmesan, which melt into a deliciously gooey layer. ItâÂÂs a classic comfort food perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or pairing with roasted meats. The crunch of the croutons contrasts beautifully with the soft, cheesy interior.

Onion Casserole #2

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 131.9

Description

This comforting onion casserole combines tender saut&# 195;©ed onions and mushrooms with a rich cream of chicken soup base, creating a savory and satisfying side dish or vegetarian main. The mixture is topped with butter-toasted croutons and a blend of caraway seed cheese, mild cheddar, and Parmesan, which melt into a deliciously gooey layer. ItâÂÂs a classic comfort food perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or pairing with roasted meats. The crunch of the croutons contrasts beautifully with the soft, cheesy interior.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. In a large skillet or directly in a 3-quart casserole dish if oven-safe, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the sliced onions and cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and slightly softened.
  4. Stir in the cream of chicken soup, paprika, and drained sliced mushrooms. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
  5. Transfer the onion mixture into a 3-quart casserole dish if not already there.
  6. In a small bowl, toss the croutons with a little extra butter if desired, then spoon them evenly over the onion mixture.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded caraway seed cheese, cheddar cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the croutons.
  8. Sprinkle with additional paprika for color if desired.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the croutons are toasted.
  10. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 131.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.2g13%
Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 124.3mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 12.7g5%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g11%
Sugars 6.2g
Protein 4.2g9%

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

Keywords: onion, casserole, cheese, mushroom, croutons, comfort food, side dish, parmesan, cheddar, cream soup, vegetarian, oven baked, caraway, paprika, comforting, family dinner, easy recipe, potluck, sauteed, melty cheese
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