Cheesy Onions
Cheesy Onions are another great Holiday dish that blends a smooth cheese sauce and savory bite sized onions that tickle your tastebuds.
Ingredients
- 3 15oz jars Aunt Nellie's Whole Onions
- Milk , up to 2 Cups
- 8 Tbsp Butter
- 8 Tbsp Flour
- 3 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Start by using a colander to drain the onions while reserving the brine in a 4 cup measuring pitcher (see image below). Rinse the onions very well and set aside. Add enough milk to the brine to equal four cups of liquid in total.
- Next make a roux with the butter and flour ( directions below). Mix constantly for about 2 minutes .
- Then add in 2 cups of the milk and onion brine liquid and reserve the rest for thinning the sauce later if needed. Stir constantly on medium-high heat until it starts to thicken. Slowly add in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Continue to stir constantly and reduce to low heat.
- Mix in the previously rinsed onions (make sure not to skip rinsing otherwise you will have a bitter taste and curdle the cheese sauce). Stir for about 2 minutes more and they are ready to serve.
- If you aren't planning to serve the Cheesy Onions immediately remove the pan from heat and cover. 5-10 minutes prior to serving, you can slowly reheat on low.
- Roux:8 Tbsp Flour 8 Tbsp Butter
- Melt the butter in a sauce pan and stir in the flour until smooth. This helps to thicken the sauce.