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Pearl Onion & Cheese Gratin
Pearl Onion & Cheese Gratin is a delicious side dish that is bursting with wonderful flavors! It is perfect for any meal, including Thanksgiving!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 332 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 20 ounces fresh pearl onions peeled (see note)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups half-and-half
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground mustard powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 ½ cups White Cheddar Cheese shredded, divided
- 3 slices bread
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preaht oven to 350 degrees F. Coat the bottom and sides of a 1-quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place pearl onions in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover them. Bring to boil. Then reduce heat and simmer 6 to 8 minutes or until onions are just tender. Drain well and set aside. (see note)
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Add flour, and whisk until smooth. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add half-and-half while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until thickened.
- Add salt, pepper, mustard, and nutmeg. Add 1 cup shredded cheese; stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat, and gently stir in drained onions.
- Pour onion mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
- Pulse bread slices in a food processor to make 1 1/4 cups breadcrumbs. Toss breadcrumbs with melted butter and thyme until crumbs are well coated. Sprinkle evenly over cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated and top is golden. Remove from oven and serve warm.
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Notes
- I usually use two 10-ounce packages of frozen pearl onions that have been thawed for this recipe. To cook the onions, simmer them on the stovetop in water for 3 to 4 minutes until just until the onions are tender.
Nutrition Information
Calories
332kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
533mg
(22%)
Potassium
257mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
711IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
298mg
(30%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 533mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 711IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 298mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.