Creamed Onions

A wonderful, and tasty little side dish, for you onion lovers. (prep time does not include boiling onions)

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4-5

Ingredients

• 24  small  white onions, peeled
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 2  cups  whipping cream, unwhipped
•  salt and pepper
• 2  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1  dash cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup  breadcrumbs
• 2 -3  tablespoons  melted butter
• 1 -2  tablespoon  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook onions in water (enough to cover the onions) until tender; reserve 1/2 cup liquid from the onions, discard the remaining liquid.
2. In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter, whisk in flour, slowly add in the cream, and the reserved liquid from the onions; whisk until smooth and thick.
3. Add in the cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, salt, pepper and the cayenne pepper; mix until the cheese are melted.
4. Add in the onions, mix to combine.
5. Transfer to a greased baking dish.
6. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, melted butter and the 1-2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese; mix to combine.
7. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the casserole.
8. Cover, and bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes, uncover the last 20 minutes of baking to brown the top.
9. Note: If desired, 2-3 cloves fresh minced garlic may be added to the melted butter before whisking in the flour.