Description
Creamy Oven Baked Onions Irish Style is a delicious and comforting dish that highlights the sweetness of onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)
- 1 cup grated cheese (such as cheddar or Gruyère)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they become translucent and soft, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the salt, pepper, and thyme, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix the heavy cream and vegetable broth until well combined.
- In a baking dish, pour half of the cream mixture on the bottom. Add the sautéed onions, spreading them evenly.
- Pour the remaining cream mixture over the onions, ensuring they are well coated.
- Sprinkle the grated cheese on top of the onions.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Once out of the oven, let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Enjoy your Creamy Oven Baked Onions Irish Style while warm!
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats.
- You can use any cheese you prefer.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg