Onions Au Gratin

The Vidalia onions will soon be in season in the South and always prepare this recipe using them. Any onion will work but I especially love the sweet Vidalia.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  large onions, thinly sliced
• 3⁄4 cup boiling water
• 1  beef bouillon cubes or 1  chicken bouillon cube
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried whole thyme
•  salt and pepper
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1⁄2 cup  soft breadcrumbs
• 2  tablespoons butter, melted
• 1⁄4 cup  shredded sharp cheddar cheese (1 ounce)

Directions

1. Arrange onion sliced in a 10x6x2-inch baking dish.
2. Combine boiling water, bouillon, thyme, salt and pepper; stir until bouillon dissolves.
3. Pour over onions; dot with 1 Tablespoon butter; cover.
4. Bake, covered, at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
5. Combine bread crumbs and melted butter, stirring well; stir in cheese.
6. Sprinkle over onions.
7. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes longer or until golden brown.