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Baked Onions


From the Kitchen of:  Sammie
Source:  Food for Fifty

Peel onions and steam until tender. Place in greased baking pans.

Sprinkle salt and buttered crumbs on onions.

Pour stock around onions. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-30 minutes.

Yield: 50 servings

Onions may be cut into thick slices.

Seasonings for onions: basil, caraway seed, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, sage, or thyme

VARIATIONS:
Creamed Pearl Onions: Cook 12 lbs. 8 oz. small unpeeled white onions, then peel. Add 2 qt. medium White Sauce to which 4 oz. additional margarine has been added. garnish with paprika.

Glazed Onions: Mix 1 lb. 12 oz. brown sugar, 2 cups water, 8 oz. water, and 1/2 tsp. salt. pour over cooked onions and bake.

Onion Casserole: Cook 10 lbs. small pearl onions. Combine with 10 oz. chopped walnuts, 8 oz. pimiento strips, and eight 10 1/2-oz. cans cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup. Cover with 6 oz. shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese. Bake at 400 degrees F for approximately 30 minutes.