Golden Onion Bake Recipe

Sweet and savory perfection! This irresistible Golden Onion Bake is the ultimate side dish for your next BBQ. Made with tender caramelized onions, creamy soup, and crispy bread topping, it's a crowd-pleaser that's surprisingly easy to make. Whether you use sweet Vidalia, vibrant red onions, or a mix, this recipe (found in a magazine over a decade ago!) will become a family favorite. Get ready for onion heaven!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 365.4 kcal
Protein 30g
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Ingredients for Golden Onion Bake

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How to Make Golden Onion Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Butter a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 cups of thinly sliced onions (Vidalia, Spanish, red, or a combination).
  4. Cook onions, stirring frequently, until tender and translucent, about 15-20 minutes.
  5. Transfer the caramelized onions to the prepared casserole dish.
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup milk, 10.75 ounces (1 can) condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  7. Pour the milk mixture evenly over the onions in the casserole dish.
  8. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  9. In the same skillet, brown 4 slices of bread, buttering lightly as needed (about 1 tablespoon butter total).
  10. Arrange the browned bread slices on top of the casserole, browned side up.
  11. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
  12. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving hot.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

83g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Golden Onion Bake?

Golden Onion Bake takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Golden Onion Bake?

Golden Onion Bake has approximately 365.4 calories per serving, with about 30 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 44 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Golden Onion Bake?

The key ingredients for Golden Onion Bake are Butter, Onions, Cream Of Chicken Soup, Milk, Salt, White Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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