SOUTHERN SWEET ONION CASSEROLE

How to make Southern Sweet Georgia Onion Casserole

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 55 mins

Yields: 1 (9×13-inch baking dish)

Ingredients

Casserole Filling:

• 4 large Pittman & Davis Sweet Georgia Onions
• 2 T. unsalted butter
• 3 eggs
• 1 (5 oz.) can evaporated milk
• 1 c. crumbled Ritz crackers
• 1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper

Crumb Topping:

• 1 c. crumbled Ritz crackers
• 3 T. unsalted butter, melted

Directions

Prepare Casserole Filling:

1. Slice off root and stem end of onions; cut onions in half from top to bottom (slicing through the root and stem ends) and remove outer skins. Place onion halves on cutting board with cut sides down and chop onion halves into slivers about 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thick.
2. Place onions in a saucepan and add water to just cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes. Drain well.
3. Toss warm onions with the 2 tablespoons butter.
4. While onions cook, beat the eggs and evaporated milk together in a large bowl.
5. Add the warm cooked onions, cracker crumbs, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
6. Place onion mixture in a 9×13-inch baking dish coated with non-stick cooking spray.

Prepare Crumb Topping:

1. Combine cracker crumbs and melted butter.
2. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole.

Bake:

1. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, until set in the middle and golden brown.