French onions are a classic ingredient in French cuisine, known for their sweet and caramelized flavor. Often used in soups, casseroles, and as a topping for various dishes, French onions add a unique depth of flavor to any meal. This article will explore the world of French onions, providing several delectable recipes that highlight their versatility and deliciousness. From the classic French onion soup to innovative twists on traditional dishes, this guide will inspire readers to create mouthwatering meals featuring this iconic ingredient.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FRENCH FRIED ONIONS
A homemade alternative to the Durkee® brand. I use these for casserole recipes. I will never buy store-bought French fried onions again. This recipe makes a lot! I often just use one onion and about 1/2 cup of milk and 1 cup of flour with seasonings if I just want to use them for one dish. Warning: You may have to make what the original recipe calls for because they are so yummy and you won't be able to stop eating them!
Provided by Nancy
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soak onions in milk for 5 minutes.
- Combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, and salt. Add a handful of onions and toss to coat. Remove and repeat with remaining onions, one handful at a time.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or deep fryer. Fry onion in batches, stirring as needed, until evenly browned, 2 to 3 minutes each. Drain on paper towels and season with more salt. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 9.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
FRENCH TILAPIA WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS
I served this over spaghetti squash. Put the pepper mixture on top, and the tilapia on the side. It was really good, and took only minutes to throw together. My dh ate 3 fillets, that's why I say this serves 2. This is called "french" because, the coating is made the way the French will coat chicken in flour first and then the egg. I made this low in fat, but be my guest to use full fat ingredients.
Provided by A la Carte
Categories Tilapia
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the fish:.
- Put the flour, the salt and pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl and stir to mix.
- Beat the egg in a bowl.
- Dip each fillet in the FLOUR first to coat, and then the egg. (Note, the egg will slip off the flour a bit, so just turn it a couple times until the egg adheres - then add to the pan).
- Add the cooking spray and the butter to a large skillet and heat until bubbly.
- Add the fish to the hot pan and turn the heat to med-high. Cook for about 3 minutes, and turn when it is brown. You really have to watch the fish so it doesn't burn -- Cook another 3 minutes on the other side, until browned (add a little more butter if you need to). When browned remove and keep fish warm.
- For the peppers and onions:.
- Coat another large skillet with cooking spray, and heat until hot. Add the sliced onions and peppers and saute until a little browned and soft. (Add a little water if you need to, and turn down the heat if they are browning too quickly).
- Add the capers and stir to mix and heat through.
- Add the white wine and cook for about 2 minutes until it is reduced a little. Add the sour cream and the parmesan cheese. Cook until bubbling and the cheese is melted. Grind some freshly ground black pepper over the top.
- Delicious served over spaghetti squash and with a garnish of fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.2, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 245.6, Sodium 507.3, Carbohydrate 43.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 9.9, Protein 67.7
FRENCH DIP SANDWICH WITH ONIONS
When I want to impress company, these satisfying sandwiches are my first pick for the menu. I serve them with the cooking juices in individual bowls for easy use. -Florence Robinson, Lenox, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 7h30m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cut roast in half; place over onions., In a large bowl, combine the water, soy sauce, soup mix, browning sauce if desired and garlic; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 7-9 hours., Remove roast with a slotted spoon and let stand for 15 minutes. Thinly slice meat across the grain. Place on roll bottoms; sprinkle with Swiss cheese. Place on an ungreased baking sheet., Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Replace tops. Skim fat from cooking juices; strain and serve as a dipping sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1099mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
HARICOT VERT ( FRENCH GREEN BEANS) WITH BACON AND ONIONS
This is my old time favorite green bean recipe. I can have it as a meal, but my family loves it as a side dish to fish or chicken.
Provided by AngelaSept
Categories Beans
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Blanch Haricot verts.
- Fry bacon with onion until crispy and onions are caramelized.
- Add bacon and onions to the blanched beans.
- Add vinegar and sugar mix well and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.1, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 11.6, Sodium 145.8, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3, Protein 3.3
ULTIMATE MASHED POTATOES WITH FRENCH FRIED ONIONS
I got this recipe from my mother-in-law. Mashed potatoes can be so boring sometimes and this adds a lot of flavor and crunch.
Provided by J92839
Categories Potato
Time 50m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Boil potatoes until tender and then mash.
- Mix onion, cream cheese, sour cream and cheddar cheese in with potatoes (you can add a little milk if it gets too thick--you want it to be really creamy).
- Spread mixture into a rectangle pan and bake in 400° oven for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly around the edges.
- Top with the French's onion the last 5 minutes in oven.
- Serve and enjoy!
BARBECUE CASHEW-CHICKEN PIZZA WITH FRENCH-FRIED ONIONS
I love bbq chicken pizza, cashews, and french-fried onions, but have never had all of it combined until I tried this. Recipe from Pillsbury.
Provided by mailbelle
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 34m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F Spray 13x9-inch pan or 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray. Unroll pizza crust dough on pan; press dough to edges of pan. Bake 7-8 minutes or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix barbecue sauce, jelly, pepper and chopped onion. Spread evenly over partially baked crust.
- Top with chicken, cashews, chopped cilantro and cheese.
- Bake 7-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and crust is deep golden brown.
- Sprinkle French-fried onions over pizza. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until onions are golden. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.
HASH BROWN CASEROLE WITH CHEESE AND FRENCH ONIONS
Make and share this Hash Brown Caserole With Cheese and French Onions recipe from Food.com.
Provided by barnesmeg
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 1 3 qt, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine hash browns, 1/2 cup melted butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chopped onion, Cheddar cheese, salt and pepper. Place mixture in a 3 quart casserole dish.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, saute French's onions in 1/4 cup melted butter, and sprinkle the mixture over the top of the casserole.
- Bake covered in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH FETA & FRENCH FRIED ONIONS
We love Feta cheese & potatoes in our household, and I wanted a creative way to use them for dinner and this is the dish I came up with. Cheese always makes casseroles taste better, then topping the casserole dish with French Fried onions also added an extra dimension of flavor. I served this tasty casserole with a Spiral ...
Provided by Rose Mary Mogan
Categories Potatoes
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Peel red skin potatoes and add to a large pot, cover with water, add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt, and bring to a boil and cook about 15-20 minutes, until tip of a knife can be inserted into the center and easily released.Drain in colander, set aside to cool and can be sliced as needed. MAY ALSO USE 2 % MILK INSTEAD OF EVAPORATED MILK IF DESIRED.
- 2. While potatoes are cooling add olive oil to a large skillet then add in the sliced onions and mini pepper rings, saute until onions become translucent and begin to wilt slightly. Remove and set aside.
- 3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 X13 size casserole dish with non stick cooking spray. Then slice enough cooled potatoes to cover the bottom of the casserole dish. Top with 1/3 of the cooked peppers and onions, then top with about 1/3 of the feta cheese.
- 4. To make the sauce, add the butter to a large skillet or pot, then add in the wondra or all purpose flour, and stir or WHISK till flour and butter is blended together evenly over medium high heat. Add in the milk and water, and spices, whisk until mixture begins to thicken, & will coat the back of a spoon. Pour about 1/3 of sauce over the first layer of potatoes, then top with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- 5. Repeat until you have used all of the cheeses, peppers and onions, sauce & potatoes to fill the casserole dish.
- 6. Top with French Fried Onion Rings, then place in preheated 350 degree F. oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until potatoes are hot throughout, and bubbly along edges, and cheese is melted on top.NOTE: TO PREVENT ONION RINGS FROM OVER BROWNING, ADD THEM ON TOP DURING THE LAST 15 MINUTES OF BAKING IN OVEN IF DESIRED.
RIB EYE STEAKS WITH FRENCH-FRIED ONIONS
Make and share this Rib Eye Steaks With French-Fried Onions recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Steak
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place rack in shallow broiler pan. Coat rack with cooking spray.
- Combine garlic, rosemary, salt, and 1/4 t. pepper. Rub both sides of steaks with spice mixture. Combine canned onions, parsley, oil and remaining pepper; reserve.
- Place steaks on rack. Roast, turning oncee, 9 minutes per side for medium-rare. During the last 2 m inutes of roasting, top each steak with onion mixture.
- (If making with Oven-Fried Sweet Potato Wedges, put the steaks in the oven about 7 minutes after the potatoes, so they're ready at the same time.).
MOLTEN FRENCH CAMEMBERT POTATO GRATIN WITH BACON AND ONIONS
Pure indulgence & total comfort food! Melted Camembert cheese baked au gratin with potatoes, bacon, onions, wine & creme fraiche! This is my own adaptation of a recipe called Tartiflette; an Alpine Savoy dish which uses Reblochon cheese which I find a bit overpowering in flavour, so I made my own recipe up using Camembert and cutting out butter and full fat cream too! This is a truly lovely meal which is served with crisp green salad and a selection of charcuterie - such as salamis, sausages, pates & terrines. Bring the Poele, the little cooking pot to the table, have everything set out, add some wine & invite friends and family over.......... oh, and don't forget to light the log fire too!
Provided by French Tart
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 210C,425°F.
- Grease an ovenproof dish, I use a French Poele, a small pan like earthenware dish with a handle, but any oven proof dish which is fairly deep will be okay!
- Peel and boil the potatoes whole; cook for about 20-25 mins or until JUST tender but still holding their shape well.Plunge them into cold water to stop them cooking and set them to one side.
- Meanwhile, heat up a frying pan and cook the lardons or bacon cubes together with the diced onions. Cook them over a medium heat, pouring away any excess fat. Fry them until the bacon is crispy but not too brown and the onions are tender.
- Mix together the creme fraiche and glass of wine. Season the mixture very well with black pepper and just a touch of salt, as the bacon will be salty.
- Take your Camembert cheese and very carefully slice it into two pieces horizontally.
- Drain the cooled potatoes and cut them into 1/4" thick slices. Layer half of them in to the greased oven proof dish and then cover with half of the onion and bacon mixture.
- Pour over half of the wine and creme fraiche mixture. Place one half of the whole Camembert on top. Repeat the layer in the same order: potatoes, bacon and onion mixture, wine and creme fraiche mixture and end the layers by placing the last half a Camembert cheese on top.
- Season with black pepper again and just a pinch of salt if you wish.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven for about 45 minutes or until the gratin is brown and bubbling.
- Set to one side for about 3-5 minutes, it firms up a bit and is easier to serve then!
- Serve with a big bowl of crisp green salad, assorted Charcuterie such as cold meats, salami, terrine and sausage AND not forgetting crusty bread to mop all those juices up with!
- Great with a well chilled and dry white wine such as Chablis or Chardonnay.
PORK CHOPS & FRENCH FRIED ONIONS
Make and share this Pork Chops & French Fried Onions recipe from Food.com.
Provided by looneytunesfan
Categories Pork
Time 3h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a 12x8 inch baking dish, layer half of potatoes and 1/2 can French fried onions. Top with mushrooms and remaining potatoes.
- In another pan, melt butter; stir in soy sauce, mustard, cayenne pepper sauce and garlic powder. Brush half of soy sauce mixture over potatoes.
- In a large skillet, heat oil. Brown pork chops; drain. Arrange chops over potatoes and brush with remaining soy sauce mixture. Bake, covered, for 1 hour. Bake, uncovered, for an additional 15 minutes or until chops and potatoes are done. Top chops with remaining onions; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until onions are golden brown.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH FRENCH FRIED ONIONS BY AMIAH
Thanks to my loving daughter Chef Amiah we have this great recipe to share! The French Fried Onions cooking make your mouth water before you even before you taste the tender Brussels Sprouts and crispy bacon! Amiah cooked this at Thanksgiving three years ago and it was such a hit, she made it again at Christmas for her...
Provided by Sheri Raleigh-Yearby
Categories Vegetables
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Wash Brussels sprouts, trim bottoms, and separate leaves.
- 2. Cut 4 slices of bacon into 1-inch pieces. Fry in a nonstick pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat until crispy.
- 3. Add Brussels Sprout leaves and garlic and saute until tender. Salt & pepper to taste.
- 4. Mix together all-purpose flour and Creole seasoning in a small mixing bowl. Whisk together buttermilk and one egg.
- 5. Cut onion into thin slices. Dip in buttermilk & egg mixture and dredge into season flour. Deep fry or pan fry at least 1 cup of vegetable oil until crispy
- 6. Place cooked Brussels sprouts and bacon on serving platter and top with French Fried Onions.
RANCHO DAGWOODS (BEEF AND ONIONS, TOMATO ON FRENCH BREAD)
Make and share this Rancho Dagwoods (beef and Onions, Tomato on French Bread) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jellyqueen
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brown and drain ground beef. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice French bread in half and then cut each half in half the long way-- for 4 pieces; place on a cookie sheet. Lightly butter the bread; place slices of cheese on top.
- Add the ground beef. Spoon tomato sauce on top. Next add orgegano, lightly followed by chopped green onions.
- Place in a 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes until heated through.
SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE TOPPED WITH FRENCH FRIED ONIONS RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by MissAlyssaG
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to directions on the package. Cook to al dente, drain and set aside. Heat up soy crumbles. Add spaghetti sauce to skillet and heat. Combine onions, peppers and butter in small glass bowl. Cover and microwave 4 minutes on HIGH until soft. Add cream cheese and milk to vegetables and stir well. (If cream cheese is not soft, nuke it for 20-30 seconds to make it easy to spread.) Using a 10 x 6 dish, assemble in the following order: Thin layer of spaghetti sauce on the bottom of the casserole dish. Spaghetti Cream cheese/vegetable mixture Spaghetti sauce Parmesan Cheese (amount subject to your own taste) French Fried Onions (added during last 5 minutes of cooking) Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Top with French Fried onion and continue baking 5 more minutes. (This is the secret ingredient-don't let them burn.)
FRENCH ONIONS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Toss 2 sliced sweet onions with 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup water, and salt and pepper in a baking dish. Cover; roast at 425 degrees F until tender, 25 minutes. Toss 1 cup croutons and 1/2 cup grated gruyere with some parsley, olive oil, salt and pepper; sprinkle over the onions and bake 5 more minutes.
CRISPIX MIX FRENCH ONIONS 'N CHIVES
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Combine French onion dip mix, powdered buttermilk and chives. Set aside. 2. In 2-gallon zipper-type storage bag, combine KELLOGG'S CRISPIX cereal and pretzels. Pour oil over cereal mixture. Close bag and gently toss until evenly coated. Add French onion dip mixture and close bag. Gently toss until evenly coated. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
Tips:
- Use a variety of onions. Yellow onions are the most common type used for French onion soup, but you can also use white, red, or sweet onions. Sweet onions will give the soup a milder flavor, while yellow and red onions will give it a more pungent flavor.
- Caramelize the onions slowly and patiently. This is the key step in making French onion soup, and it can take up to an hour. Don't rush the process, or the onions will not develop their full flavor.
- Use a good quality beef broth. The beef broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Look for a broth that is made with real beef bones, not just bouillon cubes.
- Add a splash of white wine. White wine adds a touch of acidity and complexity to the soup. If you don't have white wine, you can substitute dry sherry or vermouth.
- Use a variety of cheeses. The most common cheese used for French onion soup is Gruyère, but you can also use Parmesan, Swiss, or Fontina cheese. A combination of cheeses will give the soup a more complex flavor.
- Serve the soup with a baguette or croutons. The baguette or croutons will help to soak up the delicious broth. You can also top the soup with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or chives.
Conclusion:
French onion soup is a classic French dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is a simple soup to make, but it is packed with flavor. With its caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and melted cheese, French onion soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious soup, give French onion soup a try.
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