Best 11 Four Onion Gratin Recipes

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Four onion gratin is a classic French dish that is both comforting and elegant. It is made with layers of thinly sliced onions, cheese, and a rich broth. The onions are caramelized until they are soft and sweet, and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Four onion gratin can be served as an appetizer or main course, and it is sure to impress your guests. There are many different recipes for four onion gratin, but they all share a few key ingredients.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

FOUR-ONION GRATIN



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Leeks, shallots, onions and garlic combine to make a rich, delicious side dish. You can use jarred baby onions at step #3 and just not cook them for the additional 10 minutes as they are not frozen. This dish can be made a day ahead, just bring to room temperature before baking. One last thing, fresh grated Parmesan cheese is good on top along with the bread crumbs but is optional!

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter
6 leeks, sliced (white and pale green parts only)
2 large onions, cut into eighths
8 shallots, halved
2 garlic cloves, minced
1.5 (10 ounce) bags frozen baby onions, thawed, drained
2 cups whipping cream
2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add leeks, large onions, shallots and garlic and sauté until all are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Add baby onions and cook 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
  • Mix in 2 cups whipping cream.
  • Boil until cream is thickened to sauce consistency, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer vegetable-cream mixture to 6-cup shallow baking dish.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Sprinkle breadcrumbs over onion mixture.
  • Bake until breadcrumbs are golden brown and onion mixture bubbles, about 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.5, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 94.7, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 6.7, Protein 3.9

FOUR-ONION GRATIN



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Provided by Lynn Hagee

Categories     Dairy     Onion     Side     Bake     Casserole/Gratin     Fall     Bon Appétit     St. Louis     Missouri

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
6 leeks (white and pale green parts only), sliced
2 large onions, cut into eighths
8 shallots, halved
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 10-ounce bags frozen baby onions, thawed, drained
2 cups whipping cream
2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks, large onions, shallots and garlic and sauté until all are tender, about 20 minutes. Add baby onions and cook 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Mix in 2 cups whipping cream. Boil until cream is thickened to sauce consistency, about 10 minutes. Transfer vegetable-cream mixture to 6-cup shallow baking dish. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Return mixture to room temperature before continuing.)
  • Preheat oven to 425°F Sprinkle breadcrumbs over onion mixture. Bake until breadcrumbs are golden brown and onion mixture bubbles, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

CREAMED ONION GRATIN



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This Creamed Onion Gratin is one of those timeless recipes that will always have a place at the Southern holiday table. If you've planned ahead, you already stored your surplus of spring Vidalia's to enjoy throughout the year. If not, any sweet onion will do. First, the onions are slowly caramelized to bring out (even more of) their ultra sweet flavor, and laced with sherry to add another dimension of taste. The tender onions are then tossed in a rich and creamy cheese sauce and topped with buttery panko crumbs. The results are baked into a bubbling golden brown casserole so good you'll want to eat it straight from the pan with a spoon.

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h30m

Yield s: 6 - 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds sweet onions (such as Vidalia, Walla Walla, or Maui onions)
3 tablespoons cream sherry
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk, scalded
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and pepper
1/2 cup panko crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a gratin dish or medium casserole.
  • Cut off the root and tip of the onions. Slice in half length-wise and peel. Lay the cut-side of the onion down and slice length-wise into thick wedges.
  • In a Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt two tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and caramelized, about 40 minutes. Add the sherry and simmer until it evaporates. Remove the onions from the pan and pour through a fine mesh sieve. Let them drain while making the bechamel sauce. (Draining the onions prevents a runny gratin because the onions will continue to release more liquid in the oven.)
  • In the same Dutch oven, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for one minute. Add the scalded milk and cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce is very thick. Remove from the heat. Fold in the Gruyere and stir until completely melted. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the onions to the cheese sauce and toss to thoroughly coat. Pour the onion mixture into the gratin dish.
  • Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter and toss with the panko crumbs. Sprinkle over the top of the onions and bake until bubbly and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve warm.

ONION-PARMESAN GRATIN



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, quick

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds yellow onions, peeled
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Fine sea salt, to taste
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Slice the onions in half lengthwise. Place, cut side down, on a cutting board and slice crosswise into very thin slices, and set aside.
  • In a large, nonstick skillet, combine the butter, cloves, onions, thyme and salt. Cover and cook over very low heat until the onions are very soft, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • Transfer the onion mixture to a gratin dish and smooth it with the back of a spoon. The recipe can be prepared several hours in advance up to this point. Cover and store at room temperature.
  • Preheat the broiler. In a small bowl, combine the egg yolks and cream and whisk together well. Stir in the cheese. Pour the mixture over the onions in the baking dish. Place the baking dish under the broiler about 2 inches from the heat. Broil until the top is sizzling and golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately as a vegetable course or as an accompaniment to meat dishes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 219, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 433 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ONIONS AU GRATIN



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Most everyone cooks with onions, but few think of serving them as a vegetable side dish. My family really loves this recipe.-Christine Halandras, Meeker, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 medium yellow onions
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut onions into 1/2-in. slices; saute in butter until tender. Place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. , In a small bowl, stir the flour, broth, cream, salt and pepper until smooth; pour over onions. Sprinkle with cheeses. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is golden brown and mixture is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ONION GRATIN



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After looking at the kind review of Chef#296809, I have revised it and made it myself. A recipe adapted from the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association but with quite a few changes. The directions do not include the time to make the hard boiled eggs. If you love cooked onion, I hope you give this a try! DH and I think it is delicious. And a great way to use those leftover hard boiled eggs and bacon.

Provided by WiGal

Categories     Onions

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
3 cups onions, quartered and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup light cream
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste
1 egg, beaten
3 hard-boiled eggs, thinly sliced
1 cup gruyere cheese or 1 cup swiss cheese, grated
2 tablespoons bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled-or 4 strips

Steps:

  • In a large size heavy skillet melt the butter and cook the onions over medium heat until soft, between 15 and 20 minutes, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon. You do NOT want the onions to be crunchy later.
  • Add flour, stirring, and cook about 1 minute.
  • Gradually stir in milk and cook 4 minutes; add cream, salt, and pepper.
  • Remove skillet from stove top and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Preheat oven to 400*F.
  • When oven is pre-heated, taste sauce and adjust with more salt and pepper to suit your taste preferences (I like to add quite a bit more pepper).
  • After taste adjustment, add 1 beaten egg to the cooled onion mixture and whisk thoroughly to combine.
  • Pour the onion sauce into a lightly sprayed pie dish.
  • Cover with layer of egg slices and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes-depends upon your oven.
  • Top with bacon crumbles.
  • Allow to set for 5 minutes so that it will set up and be easier to plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.6, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 176.6, Sodium 392.1, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 13.3

HEARTY ONION SOUP GRATIN



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There may be no better companion on a cold winter day thanthis comforting soup. The flavor depends on rich beef stock, so try making your own, or use best-quality store-bought stock. Recipe and image reprinted with permission from "Tartine Bread," by Chad Robertson, with photographs by Eric Wolfinger.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups beef stock
4 small carrots, halved lengthwise
3 baby turnips, peeled and cut into wedges or chunks
4 small dried bay leaves
4 large slices (3/4 inch thick) day-old Tartine Bakery's Country Bread
8 slices Gruyere, Cantal, or Raclette cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over mediumheat. Cook onions untilsoft and translucent, about 8 minutes.Reduce heat to low. Addthyme, and cook, stirring occasionally,until onions are deepgolden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.Season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat broiler with rack about6 inches from heat source.Bring beef stock to a boil. Addcarrots and turnips. Reduceheat, and simmer, covered, untilvegetables are almost tender,about 5 minutes.
  • Divide vegetables evenlyamong 4 ovenproof bowls usinga slotted spoon. Divide onionsamong bowls. Add 1 bay leaf toeach. Set bowls on a rimmedbaking sheet. Divide hot stockamong bowls.
  • Top each with 1 slice of bread,then 2 slices of cheese. Broiluntil cheese is golden and bubbling,about 5 minutes. Transferto 4 serving bowls if desired.

FRENCH ONION SOUP GRATINEE



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About as good as it gets! This is the version of French Onion Soup that people seek when they go to restaurants. I have been making it for 30 years and it never fails to please. It makes an exquisite presentation, too!

Provided by Jersey Tomato

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Onion Soup Recipes     French Onion Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 large red onions, thinly sliced
2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
½ cup red wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 sprigs fresh parsley
1 sprig fresh thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 thick slices French or Italian bread
8 slices Gruyere or Swiss cheese slices, room temperature
½ cup shredded Asiago or mozzarella cheese, room temperature
4 pinches paprika

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in salt, red onions and sweet onions. Cook 35 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are caramelized and almost syrupy.
  • Mix chicken broth, beef broth, red wine and Worcestershire sauce into pot. Bundle the parsley, thyme, and bay leaf with twine and place in pot. Simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove and discard the herbs. Reduce the heat to low, mix in vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Cover and keep over low heat to stay hot while you prepare the bread.
  • Preheat oven broiler. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and broil 3 minutes, turning once, until well toasted on both sides. Remove from heat; do not turn off broiler.
  • Arrange 4 large oven safe bowls or crocks on a rimmed baking sheet. Fill each bowl 2/3 full with hot soup. Top each bowl with 1 slice toasted bread, 2 slice Gruyere cheese and 1/4 of the Asiago or mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle a little bit of paprika over the top of each one.
  • Broil 5 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. As it softens, the cheese will cascade over the sides of the crock and form a beautifully melted crusty seal. Serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 113.9 mg, Fat 35.9 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 20.8 g, Sodium 3335.7 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

ONION GRATIN



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How to make Onion Gratin

Provided by @MakeItYours

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound(s) small white pearl onions
2/3 cup(s) whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper
1/4 teaspoon(s) nutmeg
1 tablespoon(s) butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large pot of boiling water, blanch the onions to begin cooking and remove the skins.
  • (Blanch small pearl onions for 3 minutes; if unavailable, use walnut-size onions and blanch for 5 minutes).
  • Drain, refresh in ice cold water and drain again.
  • Squeeze the root end to \"pop\" onion out of its skin.
  • Combine cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Put onions in buttered gratin dish and pour cream mixture over them.
  • Bake for 45 minutes at 350.
  • Bake until browned and bubbly.

CARROTS AND ONIONS AU GRATIN



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This is my mother-in law's recipe. She serves it at Christmas time and it is delicious. If you are looking for ways to get your family to eat more vegetables try this out!

Provided by JENEMMA

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots, sliced
2 medium onions, sliced
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup fine dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place carrots and onions in a pot with enough lightly salted water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes, or until tender but firm. Drain, and spread 1/2 the carrots and onions in a baking dish. Cover with 3/4 cup cheese, layer with remaining carrots and onions, and top with remaining cheese.
  • In a saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter and mix in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk until thickened, and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the carrots, onions, and cheese in the baking dish.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small pot, and mix in bread crumbs. Sprinkle evenly in the baking dish.
  • Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 33.8 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 436.4 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

GRATIN OF ONIONS



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Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     side dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 to 8 medium to large onions (2 1/4 pounds), peeled and sliced (about 7 1/2 cups)
2 1/2 cups unsalted homemade chicken stock or canned chicken broth
1/3 cup grits
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 1/2 ounces grated Swiss cheese (about 3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan mix together the onions, stock, grits, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and cook gently for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring the mixture two or three times to prevent it from sticking to the pan, until the onions and grits are very tender.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 6-cup gratin dish with about 1/4 teaspoon of the butter and add the remainder of the butter to the onion mixture. Using a hand blender or a food processor, puree the onion-and-grits mixture until it is smooth, and then pour it into the prepared dish. Sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Place the gratin in the oven for about 15 minutes if the mixture is still warm when it goes into the oven, or about 30 minutes if the mixture has cooled. If the top needs additional browning, place the gratin under a hot broiler for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 261, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 744 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right onions: Yellow onions are the most commonly used in French onion soup, but you can also use white or red onions. Sweet onions, such as Vidalia onions, can also be used to add a touch of sweetness to the soup.
  • Caramelize the onions slowly and patiently: This is the key step in making French onion soup. The onions should be cooked over low heat until they are golden brown and very soft. This can take up to an hour, but it's worth it.
  • Use a good quality beef broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. You can use homemade beef broth or a good quality store-bought broth.
  • Don't be afraid to add your own personal touches: French onion soup is a classic dish, but there are many ways to customize it to your own taste. You can add different herbs, spices, or even different types of cheese.

Conclusion:

French onion soup is a delicious and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a relatively easy soup to make, although it does take some time to caramelize the onions. But the results are worth it! If you're looking for a new soup to try, I highly recommend French onion soup.

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