Best 13 Onion Au Gratin Recipes

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Onion au gratin is a rich and decadent classic French dish that is sure to impress your dinner guests. Made with caramelized onions, a creamy sauce, and a crispy breadcrumb topping, this dish can be served as an appetizer or main course. With its simple yet elegant presentation, it is perfect for any special occasion. Whether you are a seasoned chef or just starting out in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide to onion au gratin will help you create a dish that is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

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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A slow roasted sweet onion gratin with a cheesy cream sauce.

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large yellow onions, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch slices
olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
1 cup of heavy cream
1/4 cup of white wine
1/4 cup of parmigiano regginao (parmesan), grated

Steps:

  • Spread the onion slices out in a baking dish and drizzle them with olive oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the thyme.
  • Bake in a preheated 375F/190C oven for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile heat the heavy cream and wine in a sauce pan until it starts to bubble on the edges.
  • Spoon the cream over the onions.
  • Cover in foil and bake for another 25 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and sprinkle the cheese on top.
  • Increase the temperature to 450F/230C and bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

GRANDMA'S FAMOUS CREAMED ONIONS AU GRATIN



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Make and share this Grandma's Famous Creamed Onions Au Gratin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Spice Guru

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
14 ounces frozen petite whole onions, thawed (Birds Eye)
2 tablespoons flour
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh leaf thyme
1/3 cup cream or 1/3 cup half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard (or prepared horseradish)
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1 pinch white pepper
kosher salt, to taste
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon thinly snipped fresh chives, to garnish

Steps:

  • THAW 1 (14 ounce) bag Bird's Eye Frozen petite Whole Onions; LET drain; MINCE 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; GRATE 1/2 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese; SET aside.
  • MELT 2 tablespoons butter in a 1-2 quart saucepan over medium heat; ADD drained onions; RAISE heat to medium-high; STIR onions constantly as they cook, until they begin to caramelize.
  • SPRINKLE 2 tablespoons flour over onions; STIR for for 1 minute.
  • DEGLAZE onions with 1/3 cup dry white wine; ADD the minced thyme; STIR, scraping the bottom, until wine evaporates.
  • REDUCE heat to medium-low.
  • ADD 1/3 cup cream or half and half; STIR until sauce is warmed and thickened.
  • SEASON sauce with 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard (or prepared horseradish), 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg, 1 pinch ground white pepper, and kosher salt, to taste.
  • REMOVE from heat; ADD the grated cheese; STIR until cheese is completely melted.
  • GARNISH with thinly snipped chives and SERVE.
  • GET READY to melt into your seat after just one taste!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.9, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 150.2, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.5, Protein 5.6

BAKED ONIONS AU GRATIN



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This is one of my mother's recipes. Everytime she makes it for a party or brunch, everyone demands the recipe! This dish is rich and good by itself as a side dish, or put it on some crusty bread! Enjoy!

Provided by KPD123

Categories     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 -9 white onions or 6 -9 yellow onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 1/2 cups swiss cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Saute onions in butter.
  • Place onions in a 9 x 13 casserole dish with a slotted spoon.
  • Stir in heavy whipping cream, white wine, and black pepper. Mix well.
  • Top with cheeses.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

SWEET ONION POTATOES AU GRATIN



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1 large or 2 medium sweet onions, such as Vidalia, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
2 pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes or fingerling potatoes
1/2 to 2/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/2 pound brick Gruyere or Swiss cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Heat a small skillet with the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, season with salt ground thyme, bay leaf and cook until very soft and sweet and lightly caramelized, 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and discard the bay leaf.
  • While the onions cook, put the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then salt the water and cook to tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and return the potatoes to the hot pot. Mash the potatoes with the cream and Parmesan and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Arrange the mashed potatoes in individual gratin dishes or 1 shallow casserole. Top the potatoes with the onions and Gruyere cheese. Put them on a sheet pan and brown under a hot broiler until bubbly, about 2 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve hot.

FRENCH ONION SOUP POTATO GRATIN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, wrapper reserved
5 large Spanish onions, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
About 3/4 cup beef stock
2 tablespoons sherry
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound Gruyere, shredded
8 ounces mozzarella, shredded
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 1/4 cups beef stock
One 4 1/2-ounce bag premade croutons, lightly crushed
One 3 1/2-ounce bag French fried onions

Steps:

  • For the caramelized onions: In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Once melted and bubbling, add a large handful of the onions and cook until translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat until all the onions have been added. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn medium brown, about 30 minutes. If the onions start to get too dark, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of beef stock as necessary. Add the sherry to deglaze the pan. Add the mustard and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • For the potato gratin: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, cut the potatoes into thin slices. Do your best to keep the potatoes in a stack--this will make it easier to layer them in the pan. Set the potatoes aside.
  • Use the reserved butter wrapper to lightly grease the bottom and sides of a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet. Discard the wrapper.
  • Arrange a thin shingled layer of potatoes in concentric circles around the skillet. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper, then arrange an even layer of caramelized onions on top of the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the Gruyere and mozzarella and reserve half for later use. Sprinkle on a layer of the remaining cheese mixture over the onions. Repeat the layers until all the ingredients (not including the reserved cheese) have been used. Press down firmly on the layers to flatten.
  • In a large bowl or measuring cup, combine the heavy cream and beef stock and pour over the gratin. Cover the skillet with foil and place on a sheet pan. Bake the potatoes, covered, until the top and edges have begun to brown and the potatoes are tender, 1 hour 15 to 1 hour 30 minutes. You can test by inserting a knife into the potatoes; if it goes in and comes out without resistance, then the potatoes are done.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven, remove the foil and turn the broiler on high. Combine the croutons and French fried onions. Cover the gratin with a layer of the crouton mixture followed by the remaining cheese. Broil until golden brown and bubbly, 5 to 8 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

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

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

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

SIMPLE AU GRATIN POTATOES



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These homemade au gratin potatoes are always welcome at our dinner table, and they're so simple to make. A perfect complement to ham, this homey potato gratin also goes well with pork, chicken and other entrees. -Cris O'Brien, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
5 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes (about 6 medium)
1/2 cup chopped onion
Additional pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add potatoes and onion., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake 1 hour. Uncover; bake 30-40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. If desired, top with additional pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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

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.

MUSHROOM AND ONION GRATINS



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Categories     Mushroom     Onion     Appetizer     Bake     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Casserole/Gratin     Chill     Swiss Cheese     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6 as a first course

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound mushrooms, sliced thin
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 large onions (about 1 3/4 pounds), sliced very thin
6 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup grated Gruyère
1/4 cup fresh fine bread crumbs

Steps:

  • In a skillet cook the mushrooms in 2 1/2 tablespoons of the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until they are softened and most of the liquid they give off has evaporated. Stir in the flour and cook the mixture, stirring, for 3 minutes.
  • In each of six 1 1/2-cup gratin dishes layer the onions, the remaining butter, cut into bits, the mushroom mixture, and salt and pepper to taste, beginning and ending with a layer of onions, and pour 1 tablespoon of the cream over the top of each gratin. In a small bowl combine well the Gruyère and the bread crumbs and sprinkle the mixture over the cream. (Alternatively, the gratin, layered in the same manner, may be prepared in one 2-quart gratin dish.) Bake the gratins in the middle of a preheated 325°F. oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until the onions are tender and the tops are golden. The gratins may be prepared 3 hours in advance, kept covered and chilled, and reheated in a preheated 400°F. oven for 5 minutes, or until they are heated through.

Tips:

  • Use a mandoline to thinly slice the onions evenly.
  • Sweat the onions slowly over low heat until they are very soft and caramelized. This will take about 45 minutes to an hour.
  • Use a good quality Gruyère cheese. It will melt smoothly and have a nutty flavor.
  • Don't overcook the gratin. It should be bubbly and golden brown on top, but still have a slight bite to the onions.
  • Let the gratin cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Onion gratin is a classic French dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its rich, cheesy flavor and crispy breadcrumb topping, onion gratin is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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