Best Onion Brunch Squares Recipes

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GRANDMA'S ONION SQUARES



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My grandma brought this recipe with her when she emigrated from Italy as a young wife and mother. It is still a family favorite. -Janet Eddy, Stockton, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups sliced onions
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
5 tablespoons shortening
2/3 cup 2% milk
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 8-10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan; top with onions., Combine egg and sour cream; spread over onion layer. Bake until golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Cut into squares. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BLUE CHEESE AND CARAMELIZED ONION SQUARES



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This recipe comes from Bon Appetit. Sweet caramelized onions and pungent blue cheese make a good pair in the simply but elegant appetizer. I have served this many times and everyone loves it.

Provided by Laureen in B.C.

Categories     For Large Groups

Time 1h5m

Yield 42 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 cups blue cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Crust:.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl to blend. Make a well in the centre of dry ingredients.
  • Whisk milk,olive oil and melted butter in liquid measuring cup to blend.
  • Slowly pour milk mixture into well in dry ingredients, stirring until just blended and smooth.
  • Roll out dough on lightly flour surface to 10x13 rectangle.
  • Transfer dough to rimmed baking sheet. Re-form dough to fit pan. Pierce dough allover with fork.
  • Let dough rest while preparing topping.
  • Topping:.
  • Melt butter with oil in large skillet over high heat.
  • Add onions and cook until onions are soft and begin to brown,stirring frequently , about 10 minutes.
  • Add rosemary, sugar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce to medium and continue to cook until onion are soft and dark brown, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. Cool.
  • Spread onion mixture evenly over dough.
  • Sprinkler with cheese.
  • Bake until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling, about 20 minutes.
  • Let Cool.
  • Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.9, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7, Sodium 138.2, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 1.9

ONION SQUARES



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Is it a vegetable side dish or is it corn bread? This recipe comes from The New American Diet Cookbook and is credited to having originated in eastern Oregon. It is deliciously different and goes well with stews, bean soup or chili.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large sweet onion, sliced
1/2 cup low-fat yogurt
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1 eggs or 1/4 cup egg substitute
1 cup creamed corn
Tabasco sauce
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Spray a non-stick 9 x 9 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Saute the onion slices in a nonstick skillet until soft and slightly browned.
  • Add yogurt, dill weed and salt; mixing well.
  • In a medium size bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, oil, fat free milk and egg; mix well.
  • Add corn and a few dashes of Tabasco sauce.
  • Pour the batter into prepared pan, spread with onion mixture and sprinkle with grated cheese.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly brown.
  • Cut into 9 squares and serve.

ONION SQUARES



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I found this recipe in my Grandma Williams church cookbook. I thought it was worth sharing for all you onion lovers out there. These are very good! I like to eat these on the side with a bowl of pinto beans....yummy! *Google Pic*

Provided by Sandy Griffith

Categories     Other Breads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup sweet milk
2 cups biscuit mix
2 teasppons of poppy seeds
2 cups sweet onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 egg
3/4 cup sour cream
paprika

Steps:

  • 1. Blend egg, milk, biscuit mix, and poppy seeds.
  • 2. Turn into 9x9 inch pan.
  • 3. Fry onion in butter until lightly browned.
  • 4. Spread onions on dough.
  • 5. Beat egg with sour cream.
  • 6. Spread sour cream mixture on onions.
  • 7. Bake at 400 for 25 minutes.
  • 8. Remove from oven.
  • 9. Sprinkle a little paprika on top.
  • 10. Cut into squares.
  • 11. Serve warm.

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