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Baked Onions | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this outrageous #SideDish is absolutely mouthwatering. It's terrific for #holidays like #Thanksgiving, #Christmas or #Easter when you're having a houseful of company. #Onions are smothered in #CheddarCheese, #PotatoChips & #CreamOfMushroomSoup. Best comfort food ever! #BakedOnions #vegetable #HolidaySideDish #HolidayCasserole #VidaliaOnions

Baked Onions

Teresa Ambra
Baked Onions is an absolutely outrageous casserole that is the most mouthwatering comfort food recipe ever! This spectacular casserole includes Vidalia onions, potato chips, Fiesta cheese blend, cream of mushroom soup and cayenne pepper. The combination of textures and tastes is utterly irresistible. Baked Onions is a terrific side dish that's especially good for holiday menus like Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter. It's also delectable with barbecue!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side Dish, Vegetable, Vegetable/Casserole, Veggie, Veggies
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 179 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13" glass baking dish
  • 1 sharp knife to cut vegetables
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 small mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large onions sliced thinly, or 1 1/2 whopper sized onions
  • 2 cups crushed potato chips
  • 8 oz. Fiesta blend cheese shredded, (Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla & Asadero cheeses)
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • Slice onions and layer in large 9x13” or 10x15” greased baking dish (or spray with olive oil cooking spray).
  • Layer onions in bottom of prepared dish.
  • Sprinkle crushed potato chips over top.
  • Sprinkle with Fiesta blend cheese.
  • Mix mushroom soup and milk with a whisk and pour over top of casserole. It will all cook down.
  • Sprinkle cayenne pepper over top of all.
  • Cover with foil and bake 1 hour at 350°, or until onions are tender.

Notes

NOTE: Vidalia Onions or sweet onions are the best kind of onions to use for this recipe.
 
NOTE: You may have to tent the foil after 35-40 minutes so it doesn't stick to the cheese in the casserole.
 
NOTE FROM MARGE: Good with barbecue!
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 376mgPotassium: 288mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 157IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 149mgIron: 1mg
Keyword casserole, onions, side dish, vegetable
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