Onion Cheese Recipe

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.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Courses: Baked Goods

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 449.2

Dietary: Vegetarian

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

g fat (9g sat) ; 15g protein; 29g carbohydrate;
g fibre a serve COST $3.50 a serve
g cauliflower, cut into florets
g broccoli, cut into florets
g can cannellini beans, rinsed
2 Teaspoons vegetable or light olive oil
1 Onion, thinly sliced
g butter
2 Tablespoons plain flour
1/2 cups skim milk
2 Teaspoons Dijon mustard
g creamy blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cups reduced-fat grated tasty cheese
1 tablespoons Finely chopped flat-leaf

Directions

1
Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Lightly grease a small baking dish.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
Spread the cooked onions evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the onions.
7
Sprinkle the remaining blue cheese and the reduced-fat grated tasty cheese over the top.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbling.
9
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.

Keywords: onion, cheese, gratin, blue cheese, dijon mustard, baked, vegetarian, comfort food, side dish, creamy, caramelized, herbs, flat-leaf parsley, homemade, easy, dinner, oven, cheesy, onion soup, comforting

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