ONION SURPRISE CASSEROLE

Onion Surprise Casserole image

Yield makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
3 medium Texas 1015 onions or 3 Vidalia onions, chopped
8 ounces Swiss cheese, grated (2 cups)
1 cup crushed saltine crackers
2 large eggs
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Melt 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) of the butter in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté until tender and translucent, about 8 minutes. Put half of the onions into a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese and 1/2 cup of the cracker crumbs. Repeat the layers of onion and cheese.
In a medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then add the cream, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture evenly over the casserole.
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small skillet and stir in the remaining 1/2 cup cracker crumbs. Toast the crumbs until they are lightly brown, about 10 minutes, then sprinkle over the casserole.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until the onions have softened and the cracker crust is golden brown.
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Vegetarian friendly!