Creamy Onion Recipe | Happy healthy eating

This is baked Creamy Onion Recipe A fancy but simple holiday side with a white wine thyme-infused sauce. Topped with melted Parmesan cheese and herby parsley, it's set to become a family favorite.

Why You'll Love This Creamy Onion Recipe

This easy Creamed Onion recipe is a festive and sophisticated twist on a classic side dish that all your guests will love.

• little oil Baking onions in sauce means you only need a drop of olive oil to throw this recipe together.
• Creamy. Heavy cream and melted Parmesan cheese make a creamy, rich sauce for this effortless casserole.
• French-inspired. Dijon mustard, heavy cream, Parmesan and dried thyme add some nice French flair.
• Great for the holidays. No Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's dinner is complete without these creamy onions.

What you will need

White wine, tangy Dijon and herby thyme give this creamy onion recipe an enhanced flavor profile. Scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact ingredient amounts.

• onion- They need to be peeled.
• olive oil- Feel free to use corn, vegetable or canola oil.
• salt and pepper- Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper are best.
• heavy cream- Works half way. Avoid sour cream.
• White cooking wine – It is mainly a 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 – Fresh grated is always better than bottled cheese.

What are the best onions to use?

Sweet onions are the best variety for this creamy onion recipe. Yellow and white onions are good swaps, but definitely avoid red onions as they will color the sauce red/pink.

How to Make Parmesan Creamed Onions

The key to this creamy onion recipe is keeping the onion rings together and intact. Do not separate the layers. Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe card.

• Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it 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 and then remove from the oven. Turn oven to 450F.
• Make the sauce. Pour the heavy cream, wine, mustard, thyme and salt into a small bowl. Bring it to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes and remove from the heat.

• Assemble the casserole. Carefully transfer the baked onions to a cast-iron skillet or baking dish. It's okay to overlap them slightly. Pour the cream sauce over the top. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Bake again. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes or until the 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 the juicy steak, Smoked paprikaOr to switch things up with the garlic spinach from this cheesy creamy onion recipe.

• Add protein. Cut the pieces into pieces Air Fryer Chicken Breast or Grilled Whole Chicken For a hearty bite
• Do it French onion-style. Swap out half of the heavy cream for the beef broth and the Parmesan for the Gruyere cheese. Top the dish with Grilled Ribeye Steak.
• More vegetables. Mix Roasted Garlic Spinach or cut Roasted Asparagus In the sauce for an extra veggie-packed side.
• Add spices. Stir 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes into sauce until smooth for added depth.
• Prepare ahead. Bake the onions and prepare the sauce 3 days in advance. Assemble the casserole and go for a second baking just before dinner.
• Add onion flavor. Whisk 1-2 cups French onion soup Add onion goodness to the sauce in the recipe.

Serving advice

This creamy onion recipe is an easy side for the holidays. It's perfect with me No Fuss Thanksgiving Türkiye or Garlic Herb Turkey Breast. Other side ideas include mine Roasted Cauliflower with Smoky Maple Spice And Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes. For soup, try mine Tuscan White Bean Soup And Bacon Butternut Squash Soup. If you like salad, go for me Farro Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing or Grilled Sweet Potato Salad.

How to store leftovers

Keep them away from delicate foods in the fridge to prevent onion flavor transfer.

• Fridge: Keep it in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Discard immediately if it tastes sour or bitter.
• To reheat it: Microwave it in 20-second increments, stirring between each one, until heated through. You can use a pot on medium heat for 10-12 minutes or an oven at 300F for 25-30 minutes.

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