FOUR ONION GRATIN

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Categories     Onion     Side     Bake     Vegetarian

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/8 cup (1/4 stick) butter
3 leeks (white and pale green parts only), sliced
2 -3 large onions, red and white cut into fairly thin wedges
5 shallots, halved
2 garlic cloves, minced
sprinkle of nutmeg
1/3 cup whipping cream mixed with anout 1/2 cup chicken stock
homemade breadcrumbs
chopped fresh Italian parsley
freshly grated Asiago cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks, large onions, shallots and sauté until all are tender, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, add garlic right near the end of cooking . Mix in whipping cream and chicken stock and nutmeg. Boil until cream is thickened to sauce consistency, about 10 minutes. Transfer vegetable-cream mixture to 6-cup shallow baking dish. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Return mixture to room temperature before continuing.) •Preheat oven to 425°F . Sprinkle lots os cheese over the top, then top with breadcrumbs. Bake until breadcrumbs are golden brown and onion mixture bubbles, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with lots of parsley.

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