Creamy Onions Recipe | Happy Healthy Eating

This is baked Creamed Onions Recipe Served with white wine and thyme sauce for a chic but easy holiday side dish. Topped with melted Parmesan cheese and herby parsley, it's ready to become a family favorite.

Why you’ll love this Creamed Onion Recipe

This easy buttered onion recipe is a festive and updated version of a classic side dish that all your guests will love.

• A little less oil. Roasting the onions in the sauce means you only need a little olive oil to put this recipe together.
• Creamy. Heavy cream and melted Parmesan cheese create a creamy, rich sauce for this easy casserole.
• French style. Dijon mustard, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and dried thyme add some lovely French flavor.
• Perfect for the holidays. No Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's dinner is complete without these creamy onions.

what do you need

White wine, tangy Dijon, and herby thyme add rich flavor to this creamy onion recipe. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact ingredient quantities.

• onion– They need to be peeled.
• olive oil- Feel free to use corn oil, vegetable oil, or canola oil.
• salt and pepper – Kosher salt and fresh black pepper are best.
• Heavy cream—— Half and half also works. Avoid sour cream.
• White cooking wine—— It's basically dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
• Dijon Mustard – Stone ground mustard also works.
• Dried thyme – You can also use fresh thyme or rosemary.
• Parmesan cheese – Freshly grated cheese is always better than bottled cheese.

What is the best onion to use?

Sweet onions are the best type for this creamed onion recipe. Yellow and white onions are great substitutes, but be sure to avoid red onions as they will color the sauce red/pink.

How to Make Parmesan Creamy Onions

The key to this creamed onion recipe is to keep the onion rings whole and intact. Do not separate the layers. Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the full recipe card.

• Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375F. Line a baking sheet with baking paper and set aside.
• Season them. Spread the onion rings on the prepared baking sheet without breaking the layers. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake them. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from oven. Turn oven temperature to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Make the sauce. Combine heavy cream, wine, mustard, thyme, and salt in a small saucepan. Simmer it for 5 minutes and then remove it from the heat.

• Assemble the casserole. Carefully transfer grilled onions to cast iron skillet or baking sheet. Just overlap them slightly. Pour the cream sauce over the top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake again. Cover the baking sheet with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes or until onions are lightly browned.
• Serve. Remove it from the oven. Let cool for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley. Serve and enjoy!

Tips and variations

Add juicy steak, smoked paprikaor garlic spinach to this Cheesy Creamy Onion Recipe to change things up.

• Add protein. Put the chopped stuff on the casserole Air Fryer Chicken Breasts or Grilled whole chicken For a heartier bite.
• Made French onion style. Replace half of the heavy cream with beef broth and the Parmesan cheese with Gruyère cheese. Put on top of dishes Grilled Ribeye Steak.
• More vegetables. mix Sautéed Spinach with Garlic or chopped Grilled asparagus Add to sauce for extra vegetable flavor.
• Season it. Add 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes to sauce and stir until smooth to add depth.
• Be prepared in advance. Roast the onions and prepare the sauce 3 days in advance. Assemble the casserole and bake it a second time before dinner.
• The onion smell has increased. Stir 1-2 cups French onion soup Add to sauces to enhance the delicious flavor of onions in recipes.

Food recommendations

This creamed onion recipe is an easy side dish for the holidays. It's perfect with mine Thanksgiving Turkey Hassle-Free or Garlic Herb Turkey Breast. Other ideas include mine Smoked Maple Spice Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Herb Roast Potatoes. If you want soup, try mine Tuscan White Bean Soup and Bacon and Butternut Squash Soup. If you like salad, have mine Farro Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing or Grilled Sweet Potato Salad.

How to store leftovers

Keep them away from delicate dishes in the refrigerator to prevent the onion smell from transferring.

• refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. If it tastes sour or bitter, discard immediately.
• To reheat: Heat in microwave in 20 second increments, stirring between each time until hot. You can also heat in a pot over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or in the oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes.

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