Description
Creamy Baked Onions with Asiago Cheese brings your dinner table an unexpected comfort classic that melts hearts faster than the cheese itself. Rich, golden-brown caramelized onions beneath a blanket of sharp asiago make this simple side dish shine with pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 4 medium Sweet Onions
- 1 cup Asiago Cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
Binding/Topping Ingredients:
- ½ cup Breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Remove papery outer layers from 4 medium sweet onions. Slice each onion into halves or quarters, positioning them carefully in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Warm 1 cup heavy cream in a medium saucepan over low heat at 200°F. Gradually whisk in 1 cup Asiago cheese and ½ cup Parmesan cheese until completely melted and smooth, about 6 minutes.
- Gently cascade the creamy cheese sauce over each onion piece, ensuring complete and even coverage across the entire baking dish.
- Distribute ½ cup panko breadcrumbs uniformly across the top of the onions, creating a consistent crispy layer.
- Position your oven rack in the center position. Preheat to 375°F. Slide the baking dish into the oven and roast for 30 minutes until onions turn tender and breadcrumbs transform into a golden-brown crust.
- Remove the dish from the oven. Allow it to rest for 8-10 minutes, enabling the sauce to slightly thicken and flavors to harmonize before serving.
Notes
- Cheese selection matters, so pick freshly grated Asiago and Parmesan for the smoothest, most flavorful sauce.
- Slice onions uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- For a gluten-free version, replace breadcrumbs with crushed almond meal or gluten-free panko crumbs.
- Watch the baking time carefully to prevent burning, as the golden-brown top can quickly turn dark if left unattended.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg