PREP TIME: 20 MINS | COOK TIME: 55 MINS | TOTAL TIME: 75 MINS | YIELD: 8 Servings
This is another Southern favourite that you can whip up on any occasion. This creamy and cheesy casserole is loaded with sweet onion flavour that’s to die for! The best part is, you can prep this in minutes and let it bake to perfection.
INGREDIENTS
Casserole Filling:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large Vidalia onions
3 Eggs
1 cup crumbled Ritz crackers
1 (5 ounces) can evaporate milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon Pepper
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Crumb Topping:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup crumbled Ritz crackers
HOW TO MAKE SOUTHERN VIDALIA ONION CASSEROLE
Step 1: Cut off the root and stem end of the onions. In half, slice the onions from top to bottom, then remove the outer skin. On a cutting board, place the onion halves cut-sides-down. Into about 1/4 to 1/2-inch thickness, chop the onions into slivers.
Step 2: Into a saucepan, place the onions. Pour in enough water to cover the onions. Bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, decrease the heat and simmer for about 8 minutes. Drain well when done.
Step 3: Combine the warm onions with 2 tbsp butter.
Step 4: In a large bowl, heat the eggs and evaporated milk until well blended. Add the warm cooked onions along with the cracker crumbs, and shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well until combined.
Step 5: In a 9 x 13-inch baking dish greased with non-stick cooking spray, place the onion mixture.
Step 6: To make the crumb topping, combine the cracker crumbs with the melted butter. Evenly sprinkle this over the casserole.
Step 7: Place the casserole in a 375 degrees oven and bake for about 45 minutes or until the centre is set and the top is golden brown.
NOTES:
For this recipe, you can use other sweet onion varieties like Walla Walla or Texas Spring aside from Vidalias.
You can use regular yellow onions if you don’t mind a more pungent onion flavour
Ingredients
- Casserole Filling:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 large Vidalia onions
- 3 Eggs
- 1 cup crumbled Ritz crackers
- 1 (5 ounces) can evaporate milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- Crumb Topping:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup crumbled Ritz crackers
Instructions
Step 1: Cut off the root and stem end of the onions. In half, slice the onions from top to bottom, then remove the outer skin. On a cutting board, place the onion halves cut-sides-down. Into about 1/4 to 1/2-inch thickness, chop the onions into slivers.
Step 2: Into a saucepan, place the onions. Pour in enough water to cover the onions. Bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, decrease the heat and simmer for about 8 minutes. Drain well when done.
Step 3: Combine the warm onions with 2 tbsp butter.
Step 4: In a large bowl, heat the eggs and evaporated milk until well blended. Add the warm cooked onions along with the cracker crumbs, and shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well until combined.
Step 5: In a 9 x 13-inch baking dish greased with non-stick cooking spray, place the onion mixture.
Step 6: To make the crumb topping, combine the cracker crumbs with the melted butter. Evenly sprinkle this over the casserole.
Step 7: Place the casserole in a 375 degrees oven and bake for about 45 minutes or until the centre is set and the top is golden brown.
Notes
For this recipe, you can use other sweet onion varieties like Walla Walla or Texas Spring aside from Vidalias. You can use regular yellow onions if you don’t mind a more pungent onion flavour
