Onion Bake Recipe

This irresistible baked onion side dish is incredibly easy to make and reheats beautifully! Crispy bread, caramelized onions, and a creamy egg custard make this the perfect complement to any meal. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 520.8 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Onion Bake

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How to Make Onion Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
  3. Cut 1 loaf of crusty bread into 1-inch chunks.
  4. Place bread chunks in the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 2 large onions, thinly sliced, and sauté until softened and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  6. Pour the caramelized onion mixture evenly over the bread chunks in the baking dish.
  7. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. In a bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1/2 cup of milk, and a pinch of salt.
  9. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and onions.
  10. Gently press the bread down to submerge it in the egg mixture.
  11. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese) over the top.
  12. Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

178g

Fat

76g

Carbs

19g

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