Best Onion Bake Recipes

POTATO, ONION & TOMATO BAKE

Steps:

• Layer potato, tomato& onion in a greased, ovenproof baking dish, finishing with a potato layer.
• Dot each layer with pieces of butter and season with salt& pepper to taste.
• Combine milk, cream& stock and pour over potato mixture.
• Top with cheese.
• Dot with any remaining butter.
• Bake in preheated 350F oven for 1 hour or until potato is tender& golden brown.

ZUCCHINI, ONION AND TOMATO BAKE

Steps:

• Slice onions into thin rings and saute in olive oil until clear.
• Slice zucchini into thin round slices, do the same with the tomatoes.
• Into a Pyrex dish (the size depends upon how much zucchini you have) layer as follows: (you should have 3 layers).
• One layer of zucchini (do not overlap).
• Thin layer of sautéed onions in olive oil.
• Tomatoes.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• salt and black pepper (I use quite a bit).
• Keep layering until you have parmesan cheese on top (put quite a bit on the top layer, again with salt and pepper) then bake in 350 oven for about 45 minutes or until brown around the sides and bubbly and the zucchini is clear.

VIDALIA ONION BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender and liquid has evaporated. Place half the onions in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with half the cracker crumbs and cheeses. Repeat layers., Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

CHICKEN, BACON AND CARAMELIZED ONION PASTA BAKE (COOKING FOR 2)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. In 7-inch cast-iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are browned. Remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package to al dente; drain.
• In 2-quart saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Beat in milk, salt and pepper with whisk; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; beat in Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses. Add cooked pasta, chicken, bacon and browned onions; gently stir to combine. Transfer to same 7-inch cast-iron skillet.
• In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle over top of pasta mixture. Bake 14 to 17 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

SWEET ONION CORN BAKE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, milk, dill and salt until blended; stir in 1 cup of cheese. Stir into the onion mixture; remove from the heat and set aside., In a large bowl, combine the egg, corn, cornbread mix and hot pepper sauce. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spoon onion mixture over top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

CHICKEN SAUSAGE, PEPPER AND ONION PASTA FAKE-BAKE

Steps:

• Place a pot of water on the stove to boil for pasta. When the water boils, salt it and cook pasta to al dente, with a bite to it. Prick sausages with a fork. Place chicken sausages in a large skillet and add 1 inch of water. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil to the skillet, 1 turn of the pan. Bring water to a boil then reduce heat a little. Allow all the liquid to cook away then brown and crisp the casings, 5 to 6 minutes. Preheat broiler. While pasta and sausage cook, heat a deep skillet over medium heat with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan. Add the peppers, onions and garlic and season with salt and pepper. When the sausages are cooked through, slice them on an angle and add them to the peppers and onions. Cook together until peppers and onions are tender and sliced sausages are crisp at edges then deglaze the pan with white wine or chicken stock. Stir in crushed tomatoes and bring to a bubble, reduce heat to low. Drain rigatoni and return to warm pot. Add ricotta cheese, salt and pepper, parsley and basil and half of the Parmigiano, a couple of handfuls, stir to combine. To assemble the "fake bake," place half the sausage, peppers, onions and sauce in the bottom of a flameproof baking dish. Top with all of the pasta and then the remaining sausage and sauce. Cover the top of the dish with the grated Parmigiano and place until broiler 2 minutes to brown cheese and set pasta.;

PARMESAN ONION BAKE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onions and celery in 3 tablespoons butter until tender; drain and set aside. , In a saucepan, melt the remaining butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. , Pour into an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and pecans. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

PEARL ONION BROCCOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook broccoli in 1 in. of water until almost tender; drain. Cook pearl onions in 1 in. of water until almost tender; drain. Transfer both to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter; whisk in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cream cheese until blended. Add to vegetables; stir gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese., Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, until topping is golden brown, 25-30 minutes.

ONION-CHICKEN STUFFING BAKE

Steps:

• Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions; set aside. Place chicken in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Combine the soup, sour cream and soup mix; spread over the chicken., Sprinkle with mushrooms and water chestnuts. Spread stuffing over top. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

CRUNCHY ONION POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 1 1/2-quart glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk, water and butter to boiling. Stir in potatoes just until moistened; let stand 1 minute. Stir with fork until smooth. Stir in corn.
• Spoon half of potato mixture into dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 each of the cheese and onions. Top with remaining potatoes; sprinkle with remaining cheese and onions.
• Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and onions are golden.

RACHAEL'S CHICKEN SAUSAGE, PEPPER, AND ONION PASTA FAKE-BAKE

Steps:

• Place a large pot of water on the stove to boil for pasta.
• When the water boils, salt it and cook pasta to al dente, with a bite to it.
• Prick sausages with a fork.
• Place chicken sausages in a large skillet and add 1 inch of water.
• Add 1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil to the skillet, (1 turn of the pan).
• Bring water to a boil then reduce heat a little.
• Allow all the liquid to cook away then brown and crisp the casings, 5 to 6 minute.
• Preheat the broiler.
• While pasta and sausage cook, heat a deep skillet over med. heat with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (2 turns of the pan).
• Add the peppers, onions and garlic and season with salt and pepper.
• When the sausages are cooked through, slice them on an angle and add them to the peppers and onions.
• Cook together until peppers and onions are tender and sliced sausages are crisp at edges, then deglaze the pan with white wine or chicken stock.
• Stir in crushed tomatoes and bring to a bubble, reduce heat to low.
• Drain the rigatoni and return it to warm pot.
• Add ricotta cheese, salt and pepper, parsley and basil and half of the Parmigiano, a couple of handfuls, stir to combine.
• To assemble the "fake bake," place half the sausage, peppers, onions and sauce in the bottom a baking dish.
• Top with all of the pasta and then the remaining sausages and sauce.
• Cover the top of the dish with the grated Parmigiano and place under broiler 2 minute to brown cheese and set the pasta.

FRENCH ONION BAKE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onions in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Sprinkle with flour; stir in salt and pepper. Add the consomme and sherry if desired; cook and stir until thickened, about 3 minutes. , Pour into a shallow 2-qt. baking dish or individual baking dishes. Spread remaining butter on both sides of bread; place on a baking sheet. , Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Place bread on top of onion mixture; sprinkle with cheeses. Bake, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

BOULANGERE POTATOES (SAVOURY POTATO AND ONION BAKE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
• Grease base and sides of 1.5 litre ovenproof dish.
• Line dish with some of the sliced potatoes.
• Scatter some onions and garlic on top.
• Season to taste.
• Layer the remaining potatoes and onions, seasoning between each layer.
• Push vegetables down into dish and sprinkle with chilli flakes.
• Pour stock over and bake in oven for 1.5 hours, covering with foil after 1 hour if top starts to over brown.
• Serve with parsley and plenty of salt and pepper sprinkled over the top.

FRENCH ONION-BEEF-NOODLE BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 5-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add beef, onions and mushrooms; cook about 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is browned on all sides, onions are soft and mushrooms are browned.
• Spread noodles in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Spoon beef mixture over noodles.
• In same Dutch oven, heat 2 1/2 cups of the broth to boiling over medium-high heat. In small bowl, mix remaining 1/2 cup broth and the flour until smooth. Stir flour mixture into boiling broth. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly and thickened. Stir in rosemary, salt and pepper. Pour over beef mixture; stir until well blended. Sprinkle with croutons, then cheese.
• Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until bubbly around edges and cheese is melted.

SOUR CREAM & ONION POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, milk, butter, green onions, sour cream, egg yolks, salt, lemon juice and white pepper., In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into potato mixture. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; sprinkle with paprika., Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.

CRUNCHY ONION POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• 1.) Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 3-quart saucepan, heat milk, water and margarine to boiling. Stir in contents of both pouches of potatoes (from potatoes box) just until moistened; let stand 1 minute. Stir with fork until smooth. Stir in corn.
• 2.) Spoon half of potato mixture into dish. Sprinkle with ½ each of the cheese and onions. Top with remaining potatoes; sprinkle with remaining cheese and onions.
• 3.) Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and onions are golden.
• * Try a new cheese, like a Mexican blend, to add extra flavor.

EGG BAKE WITH BACON, ONION AND SWISS CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. drippings from skillet. Add onions to drippings in skillet; cook 15 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally.
• Layer half each of the pretzel roll slices, onions, bacon and shredded cheese in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; repeat layers.
• Microwave cream cheese in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 to 40 sec. or until softened; whisk until creamy. Gradually add milk, about 1/4 cup at a time, whisking after each addition until blended. Whisk in eggs and Parmesan. Pour over ingredients in baking dish; cover with foil. Refrigerate overnight.
• Heat oven to 350ºF. Bake casserole, covered, 45 to 50 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean, uncovering after 30 min. Let stand 10 min.

FRENCH ONION BEEF-NOODLE BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F; cook and drain noodles as directed on the package.
• In a 5-quart dutch oven, melt the margarine.
• Add the beef, onions and mushrooms; cook about 30 minutes, stirring often, until beef is browned on all sides, the onions are soft and the mushrooms are browned.
• Spread the noodles in bottom of ungreased 13x9 inch glass baking dish.
• Spoon the beef mixture over the noodles.
• In the same Dutch oven, heat 2 1/2 cups of the broth to boiling. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup broth and flour until smooth; stir the flour mixture into the boiling broth.
• Cook, stirring constantly until thickened.
• Stir in the rosemary, salt and pepper.
• Pour over the beef mixture; stir until blended.
• Sprinkle with the croutons and cheese.
• Bake for 35 minutes.
• Tip: Be sure and give the onions enough time to caramelize. Well worth the great flavor!

CHEESY ONION BAKE

Steps:

• Place Vidalia slices in lightly greased 2 quart casserole dish and set aside.
• Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Add flour, stirring well until smooth. Cook for 1 minute while stirring.
• Gradually add milk.
• Cook over medium heat while stirring until it thickens and becomes bubbly.
• Add cheese and salt, stirring until the cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
• Pour over Vidalias and bake uncovered at 350° for 1 hour.

SWISS-ONION POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the hash browns, cheese, salt, pepper and onion mixture., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and milk; pour over potato mixture., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.