Best Swiss Onion 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.

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.

BACON SWISS SQUARES



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This is a delicious breakfast casserole that's also great for dinner. Comes from Quick Cooking cookbook.

Provided by Karamia

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups biscuit mix or 2 cups baking mix
1/2 cup cold water
8 ounces sliced swiss cheese
1 lb sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Cook bacon on stovetop or microwave; crumble.
  • Mix biscuit mix and water in a bowl for 20 strokes, or until just combined.
  • Knead 10 times and place into the bottom of a greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
  • Spread dough evenly into bottom of dish and slighty up the sides.
  • Place Swiss cheese in 1 layer over the dough, then top with crumbled bacon.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and onion powder and pour evenly over bacon.
  • Bake at 425*, for 15-18 minutes or until tests done in center. Cut into squares and serve while hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 717.6, Fat 54.4, SaturatedFat 20.9, Cholesterol 229.4, Sodium 1265.4, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 5.5, Protein 26.7

CREAMY SWISS ONION SOUP



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It was a cool spring day when I came up with this sweet and creamy variation of traditional baked French onion soup. I top individual bowls with toasty buttered croutons and a sprinkling of Swiss cheese, then pop them under the broiler. The rich results are delightful! - I. MacKay Starr, North Saanich, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 tablespoons butter, divided
1-1/2 cups cubed day-old bread
3 large onions, quartered and thinly sliced
1-1/2 cups water
4-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-3/4 cups milk, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
Pepper to taste
Fresh minced chives or parsley

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tablespoons of butter; toss with bread cubes. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 7 minutes; turn and bake 7 minutes longer or until toasted. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onions in remaining butter until lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Stir in water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk until smooth; gradually stir into onion mixture. Stir in remaining milk. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes, stirring until thickened. Reduce heat to low; stir in 3/4 cup Swiss cheese and pepper. , Ladle into four ovenproof bowls; sprinkle with reserved croutons and remaining cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chives.

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