Cheese Onions

A rich side-dish. Also good over baked potatoes and other vegetables.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 4  medium yellow onions
•  water, to cover
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 4  tablespoons butter
• 4  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups milk
• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 1  cup  grated sharp cheddar cheese
•  salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Slice onions lengthwise, then boil in salted water until tender.
2. Drain and set aside.
3. (If you're going to use it as a topping, roughly chop the onions instead of slicing them lengthwise.) In the top of a double boiler over water, melt butter and blend in flour and salt.
4. Add milk, stirring until thick and bubbly.
5. Add minced garlic and cheese and cook, stirring, until cheese is melted.
6. Add cooked onions and heat.
7. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
8. Serves 4 to 6.