Over-the-top Creamed Onions

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 bunch leek, parts only sliced and rinsed well
• 3 red onions, sliced lengthwise
• 3 sweet onions, sliced lengthwise
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen pearl onions, thawed
• 6 shallots, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

• 1 saute red and sweet onions in 1 t. butter, stirring often, in a nonstick over low heat until softened, about 30 minutes, then transfer to a bowl and set aside.
• 2 in same pan, saute leeks in 1 t. butter until softened, about 30 minutes, then add to onions.
• 3 saute pearl onions and shallots in 1 t. butter until softened, about 15 minutes, then add to onion mixture.
• 4 saute garlic in 2 t. butter for about 30 seconds, then add heavy cream. cook until thickened, about 15 minutes.
• 5 combine onion and cream mixtures; pour into a 2-quart baking dish.
• 6 mix panko, parmesan, parsley, pepper and melted butter and sprinkle over onion mixture. bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour until brown.