WELSH ONION CAKE (TEISEN NIONOD)

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Onion Cake is a traditional side dish in Wales. There are many different versions of this dish, with all sorts of family recipes that use specific varieties of potatoes and herb combinations. Some add a little lamb to help soften and flavor the potatoes, while some prefer adding cheese (as in this recipe). The variety of potato...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Potatoes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

about 1 Tbsp vegetable oil (to grease baking dish)
2 lb potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 cup grated caerphilly cheese (you can use cheddar if you can't find caerphilly)
1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup butter, cut into thin pats
1 to 2 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease bottom and sides of a baking dish with the vegetable oil.
  • 2. Place half of the potato slices in the baking dish, and season them with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the potato layer. Layer the onions over the cheese, and dot onions with bits of butter. Add another layer of seasoned potatoes and dot with butter (use more butter for this, if needed). Distribute the snipped fresh chives on top.
  • 3. Cover the baking dish, and bake for 50 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 20 to 40 minutes.

Waqar Ali 111
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This cake is delicious! It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. I served it with a side salad and it was a hit.


Amanda Recor
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This is one of my favorite recipes! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of leeks, cheese, and herbs.


Ali ch
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. It was a bit dry and the flavors didn't really blend well together.


Sean Poluk
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The cake was easy to make and it turned out well. I would definitely make it again.


Eben Affel
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The cake was a bit too greasy for my liking. I think I would have preferred it if I had used less butter in the recipe.


Razvan taimoor
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This cake was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added some more herbs or spices to the batter.


sagar shrestha
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this cake. It's a great way to use up leftover leeks and cheese, and it's also a delicious and easy side dish.


Michael Ells
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Abduraghmaan Ferreira
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was light and fluffy, with a crispy crust and a flavorful filling. I served it with a side salad and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Innocentia Kgohloane
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This cake was easy to make and so delicious! I used a combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheese, and added a bit of garlic powder to the batter. It was a perfect side dish for a weeknight meal.


Abdifatah Duceysane
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover leeks and cheese. I also like to add a bit of crumbled bacon to the batter for extra flavor.


akazad rohman
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This Welsh onion cake was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors of the leeks, cheese, and herbs blended perfectly. It was a delicious and elegant dish that everyone loved.