CHEDDAR ONION SQUARES

Cheddar Onion Squares image

When I was a child, my parents always served these appetizers before holiday meals. I like to use sharp cheddar cheese for more intense flavor. -Debi Burrell-Thiem, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup water
TOPPING:
3 cups coarsely chopped onions
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup diced pimientos
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the cheese and water just until moistened. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 350°., In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in the pimientos. Spread over crust. Combine the egg, sour cream, salt, paprika and pepper; spread over onion layer. Bake for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Cut into 1-1/2-in. squares. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges