vidalia onions

My Sweet Vidalia Onion Pie is a highlight of Vidalia season (it runs April through August.)  It&#039;s so easy to throw together and it keeps well in the fridge.  We love it with a salad on the side and a glass of wine, it&#039;s effortlessly elegant! 

Vidalia Onion Pie

Vidalia onion (substitute another sweet onion variety)

eggs

milk

cream

tsp onion salt

tsp fresh cracked black pepper

shredded sharp cheddar cheese, preferably white. I heap my measuring cup with the cheese.

Preheat oven to 400F If you are transferring a frozen crust to your own pie plate, butter your pie plate first, then gently pry the frozen crust out of its tin.

Peel and slice the onion 1/8 inch thick.  I like to so with with a mandoline slicer to get them nice and thin.  Cut most of the rings into halves or quarters, while leaving a few whole for topping the pie.

Gently whisk the eggs to break them up, and whisk in the milk and cream.  Season with onion salt and pepper.

Spread the cheese out onto the pie crust, and then follow with most of the onions, reserving a few rings for the top.

Pour the egg and cream mixture into the pie crust, it should just fill it to the top.  Arrange a few whole onion slices over the top of the pie.  Put the pie on a baking sheet, this makes it easier to transfer to the oven, and bake for about 55-60 minutes or until the pie is risen and golden brown.  If your oven bakes unevenly, rotate the pie halfway through.

I like to let the pie cool slightly and serve it nice and warm, but you can also enjoy it at room temperature.  Cover and refrigerate any leftovers, it reheats well in a low oven or in the microwave and makes a great breakfast ;)

Sweet Vidalia Onion Dip is an easy hot appetizer that will have everybody begging for the recipe!  It's perfect for game nights, holiday entertaining, or just a romantic night in.

Sweet Vidalia Onion Dip

Vidalia onion, anywhere from 10-12 ounces (any sweet onion

mayonnaise

sour cream

Grana Padano cheese, substitute good Parmesan or Romano

mozzarella

cheddar cheese

salt

cracked black pepper

hot sauce

Worcestershire sauce

Set the oven to 375F

Peel and slice the onion in half.  Then slice it in half again, and cut 3 of the sections into very fine slices.  Take the last piece and mince it.  Put the onion in a bowl with the rest of the ingredients and mix well until everything is thoroughly combined.  Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking.

Spoon the mixture into an ovenproof casserole and bake for 25 minutes until browned and bubbly.

While the dip is baking, slice a baguette and place the slices on a hot grill pan to toast them on both sides.  Serve with the hot dip.

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Sweet Vidalia Onion Dip is an easy hot appetizer that will have everybody begging for the recipe! It’s perfect for game days, holiday entertaining, or just a romantic night in. Vidalia onions are now available year round in your supermarket!

In-season sweet Vidalia onions are positively delicious stuffed and baked and make for a great side dish alternative to potatoes or pasta.

Stuffed Vidalia Onions

large Vidalia (or other sweet variety onions, about 3/4 lb each)

butter

white pepper

all-purpose flour

dry white wine

chicken broth

half-and-half

Panko crumbs

Paprika

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Trim a thin slice from both ends of each onion, then peel away the papery skin and place the them in a covered, microwave-safe dish with about 1/4-inch of water in the bottom.

Microwave at 80% power until the outer layers of the onion are tender but not soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the oven, drain off the water and let stand, uncovered, until cool enough to handle.

Begin removing the inner layers of the onion by inserting a fork into the center and twisting. Pull upward gently, remove the core and transfer to a cutting board.

Remove additional layers until you are left with a hollow shell about 3/8-inch thick. This could consist of either one or two of the outer layers, depending on the individual onion.

Roughly chop the inner layers of the onion into 1/2 inch pieces.

Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle the flour evenly over the onions and combine.

Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the flour turns uniformly golden in color, 4 to 5 minutes longer.

Add the white wine and combine thoroughly. Stir in the chicken broth and continue cooking until the mixture is thickened and smooth, about 3 minutes more. Add the half-and-half, taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Using a teaspoon, fill the onion shells with the creamed mixture, pressing down gently after each spoonful. Top with a sprinkling of panko crumbs and dust with a bit of paprika for color.

Bake, uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the crumb topping is golden brown.

Makes 4 servings

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