Preparing a delicious and comforting "Potatoes and Caramelized Onion Casserole" is an art form that combines simple ingredients with culinary expertise. Whether you're hosting a family gathering, potluck dinner, or simply craving a hearty meal, this casserole offers a perfect blend of flavors and textures. Imagine tender potatoes nestled in a creamy sauce, topped with golden-brown caramelized onions that add a sweet and savory dimension to the dish. Discover how to create this classic comfort food with our carefully crafted recipe that delves into the art of caramelizing onions, achieving a rich and flavorful sauce, and layering the ingredients to perfection. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds delighted and your loved ones asking for seconds.
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CARAMELIZED ONION AND POTATO KNISHES
As a young girl I was always baffled as to why my grandparents were so fond of knishes--to me, they were too big, too dense and too boring. These are much smaller and lighter, more like fluffy sour cream-and-herb-loaded baked potatoes wrapped in light, flakey pastry dough. For those intimidated by making and rolling out pastry dough, I can assure you that this is the most forgiving, most foolproof dough ever. I've made this recipe on both warm, humid days and cold dry days with nary an issue. Schmaltz lends both depth of flavor and flaky texture, but any neutral oil will work just fine.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 3h20m
Yield 15 to 18 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the pastry: Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the schmaltz, vinegar and 1/2 cup water and stir into a shaggy ball with a spoon or large rubber spatula. (It's OK if some of the flour remains dry at the bottom of the bowl; the dough will come together during kneading.) Attach the dough hook to the mixer and knead on medium speed until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Dump out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it into a uniform ball, about 30 seconds. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes while making the filling. (The dough can be made and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead.)
- For the filling: Heat the schmaltz over medium-high heat in a medium heavy-bottom pot. Add the onions and 2 teaspoons salt and stir until coated. Cover and cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until they are translucent and begin to brown at the edges, about 15 minutes. Continue to cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally at first and then more frequently as the onions become sticky, soft and dark golden brown, about 30 minutes. Add the thyme and garlic and cook, stirring and scraping up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until the mixture is very fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Cover the potatoes with cold water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cook until the potatoes until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Strain the potatoes and then return them to the pot. Cook the drained potatoes over low heat, shaking the pot to prevent sticking, until the potatoes are dry, about 1 minute.
- Combine the potatoes, caramelized onion mixture, cream cheese, sour cream, dill and chives in a large mixing bowl. Use a potato masher to mash the mixture together until everything is evenly combined. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Set aside to cool to room temperature. (The filling can be made and refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 day ahead.)
- To form the knishes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl and set aside.
- Divide the dough in half. Use your hands to roll 1 of the dough halves into a 6-inch-long log on a lightly floured surface, then use a rolling pin to roll the log out into a 16-by-12-inch rectangle. The dough will be very thin. Square off the sides, if necessary to prevent the end pieces from being too thick and uneven.
- Position the dough so that the long edges are parallel with the edge of the counter. Shape half of the filling into a 2-by-16-inch log. Transfer the filling on top of the dough, 1 inch in from the bottom edge. Gently stretch the dough up and around the filling. (It's ok if the dough tears a little as at this stage as it will be hidden as the dough is rolled up.) Then continue rolling up the filling in the dough into a long log. Score the log in 2-inch intervals and then cut the log into 8 segments.
- Working with one segment at a time, turn the piece so one of the cut side is up and pinch and smooth the top until sealed. Turn over so the other cut side is facing up, and pinch and smooth that side until sealed as well. Place the formed knish, with a sealed side down, on one of the prepared baking sheets and then gently press down to flatten it slightly. Repeat the process with the remaining segments, pastry and filling until all the knishes have been formed (see Cook's Note).
- Arrange the knishes about 1 inch apart on the baking sheets. Lightly brush the tops and sides with the reserved egg wash. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through, until the knishes are golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool at least 15 minutes before serving.
- The knishes can be served hot, warm, or at room temperature with sour cream.
CARAMELIZED ONION MASHED POTATOES
Caramelized onions give a sweet and savory taste to this side dish from our Test Kitchen. Prepared with red potatoes, reduced-fat cheese and bacon, it makes a heartwarming accompaniment to any main course.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir for 15 minutes or until moisture has evaporated and onions are completely wilted. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook and stir for 30-40 minutes or until onions are caramelized. (If necessary, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if onions begin to stick to the pan.), Meanwhile, place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 18-22 minutes or until tender., Drain potatoes; place in a large bowl and mash. Add the sour cream, milk, pepper and remaining salt; mash until blended. Stir in caramelized onions. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with cheese and bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
POTATOES AND CARAMELIZED ONION CASSEROLE
If desired sprinkle the top layer of potatoes with grated Parmesan cheese after pouring the stock over. Use a good quality chicken broth for this it really makes a difference!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Potato
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Butter an 8-cup baking dish (or larger).
- In a large skillet melt the butter with oil over medium heat add in sliced onions; saute stirring often until a rich golden brown (about 18-20 minutes).
- Add in the garlic the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Add in the sherry and tarragon; cook until the liquid is absorbed season with salt and pepper, remove from heat and set aside.
- Arrange a layer of sliced potatoes in the bottom of the baking dish, season with salt and pepper.
- Top with 1/3 of the caramalized onion mixture.
- Arrange another layer of potatoes over the onions, season with salt and pepper.
- Repeat the layers until all of the potatoes and onions are used up (finishing the top with potatoes).
- Bring the chicken stock to a simmer and pour slowly over the potatoes.
- Cover the mixture directly but lightly with parchment paper, then cover the dish with foil.
- Bake for about 40 minutes.
- Uncover the dish and bake about 20 minutes more or until the potatoes are tender.
- Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
BEEF TIPS & CARAMELIZED ONION CASSEROLE
The inviting flavor of beef sweetened with rich caramelized onions makes this a recipe you'll want to repeat. Mashed potatoes make the perfect partner. -Linda Stemen, Monroeville, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil in batches; drain. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In the same skillet, cook onions in butter over medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Preheat oven to 325°. Stir flour into onion mixture until blended; gradually add consomme and broth. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and bay leaves. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Pour over beef., Cover and bake 1 hour. Carefully stir in cream; discard bay leaves. Bake, uncovered, 25-35 minutes or until meat is tender. Place toast over beef mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 585 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 186mg cholesterol, Sodium 1039mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 56g protein.
POTATO CASSEROLE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
Make and share this Potato Casserole With Caramelized Onions recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Luby Luby Luby
Categories Potato
Time 2h30m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add olive oil, onions and sugar.
- Cook, stirring often 25 to 30 minutes or until onions are golden brown.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- In large saucepan bring potatoes and chicken broth to a boil and cook 20 minutes or until tender.
- Drain potatoes well.
- Add remaining 1/2 cup butter to potatoes and mash until smooth.
- Whisk together whipping cream and next 7 ingredients.
- Add to potatoes mixing well.
- Spoon half of potato mixture into lightly greased 9x13 baking dish.
- Spoon caramelized onions evenly over potatoes.
- Spoon remaining potatoes evenly over onions.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 684.1, Fat 44.5, SaturatedFat 23.5, Cholesterol 204.9, Sodium 723.7, Carbohydrate 61.5, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 9, Protein 12.6
SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
Baked sweet potatoes are topped with slow cooked caramelized onions and red bell peppers. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or plain yogurt. Use large sweet potatoes for a delicious meatless main dish.
Provided by elsaw
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 1h15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Scrub and dry the sweet potatoes, then prick several times with a fork and place onto a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until the sweet potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 20 to 30 minutes more.
- Split open the baked sweet potatoes and top with the onion mixture, salt, pepper, and a dollop of sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 128.2 mg, Sugar 15.5 g
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes, like Yukon Golds or fingerlings, hold their shape well and won't get mushy in the casserole.
- Slice the potatoes thinly: This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
- Caramelize the onions slowly: This will develop their natural sweetness and flavor.
- Use a good quality cheese: A sharp cheddar or Gruyère will add a lot of flavor to the casserole.
- Don't overcook the casserole: The potatoes should be tender but still have a slight bite to them.
Conclusion:
This potatoes and caramelized onion casserole is a delicious and easy side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's cheesy, flavorful, and oh-so-comforting. So next time you're looking for a simple yet impressive dish, give this casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!
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