Caramelized Vidalia Onion Casserole
A meatless casserole, Caramelized Vidalia Onion Casserole is rich, decadent, and filling. t's great as an entree or side.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 424kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 to 3 large Vidalia onion or other sweet onion
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic clove minced
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 8 ounces pasta any shape
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme or 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon rosemary minced (just of pinch of dried rosemary)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 6 ounces gruyere shredded
- 6 ounces fontina shredded
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook pasta according to directions on package.
- Drain and set pasta aside.
- Turn pot to low and add 2 tablespoon canola oil.
- Add onions and cook on low 30 to 40 minutes until caramelized. Stir frequently.
- Add 1 cup chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, bay leaves, thyme, garlic, rosemary, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook until liquid has reduced by half.
- Stir in cream, pasta and cheeses.
- (Casserole can be covered and refrigerated at this point and baked later if desired.)
- Bake at 400 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.
Notes
- optional, 1 cup button mushrooms, sliced
- Recipe from Paula @CallMePMc.com All images and content are copyright protected.
Nutrition
Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 833IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 378mg | Iron: 1mg
