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Brenda Gantt Onion Casserole Recipe

Brenda Gantt Onion Casserole Recipe

Make Brenda Gantt Onion Casserole with sweet onions, cream cheese, crispy bacon, butter, and melted cheese for a comforting Southern side.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 405
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5 large yellow onions sliced about ½ inch thick
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 stick ½ cup salted butter, melted
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon cooked and chopped
  • 1 small jar pimentos drained, optional
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Small pinch of salt
  • 1 to 1½ cups grated cheese such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Swiss

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Sharp chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Skillet
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Box grater
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut 4 slices of thick-cut bacon into small pieces and cook in a skillet over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, until browned and crisp. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  2. Peel 5 large onions and cut them in half from top to bottom. Slice them into ½-inch thick pieces, keeping the layers together. Arrange the onions evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. In a bowl, combine 4 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 stick melted butter, and ⅓ cup whole milk. Stir until smooth, then mix in 1 teaspoon black pepper, a small pinch of salt, cooked bacon, and drained pimentos if using.
  4. Spread the creamy mixture evenly over the onions without stirring it in.
  5. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake at 400°F for 30 minutes, until the onions are tender.
  6. Remove the foil and sprinkle 1 to 1½ cups grated cheese over the top. Bake uncovered for another 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving.