Comfort Food: Cheesy Onion Casserole Recipe

On a cold winter night, what’s better than friends, family, and a big bowl of comfort food? That’s why we bring to you one of our favorite comforting recipes- Cheesy Onion Casserole. If you love onions, then this one is sure to tickle your taste buds-more so if you crave for cheese. With only a handful of ingredients and 30 minutes of cooking time, it can be easily prepared between all the more complicated winter dishes. So here is the recipe that will warm up your kitchen and draw those picky eaters to the dinner table in no time.

Comfort Food: Cheesy Onion Casserole Recipe

Add a few bacon slices for a twist

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Total Time: Preparation 15 minutes. Baking 30 minutes

Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients

3 large white sweet onions, sliced

2 tablespoons butter

8 ounces (2 cups) shredded Swiss or mozzarella cheese, divided

Pinch of pepper

1 can condensed, undiluted cream of chicken soup

2/3 cup milk

1 teaspoon soy sauce

8 slices French bread. Properly buttered on both sides

Procedure

Onion Cheese Casserole Recipe

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1. In a large sauté pan or a sauce pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat. Add onions and sauté until they are transparent and slightly browned. In a 2-quart baking dish, layer onions and two-thirds of cheese. Add pepper to taste.
2. In a small saucepan, mix soup, soy sauce, and milk. Do so until well blended; heat through. Pour over casserole and stir gently. Top with French bread slices. Brush tops of bread with some melted butter.
3. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Gently press toasted bread slices down in the sauce. Top casserole with remaining cheese and bake again for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Comfort foods are stables for those wanting a hearty meal with a little taste of home. If you fall into that category be sure to try this comforting classic tonight. Loaded with flavor, crunch, and chunks of Swiss cheese, this onion casserole recipe would make a great partner with any meat dish. And cheesy leftovers, if any would make for a great breakfast dish the next day-straight from the refrigerator!