My mother-in-law's Creamed Onions are fantastic, and I found a recipe
for Onion Strings on Pioneer Woman's blog that I am going to make for the topping on them this year.
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Dorothy's Creamed Onions
Recipe By :
Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Side Dishes Thanksgiving
Vegetables
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
20 small boiling onions -- (not pearl onions)(this amount seems like it is too many, but I could be wrong)
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup flour
1 cup milk
2 ounces medium cheddar cheese
1 can fried onion rings
Put the onions in a pot of water and bring it to a boil. Boil for a couple minutes, then drain in colander. When the onions are cool enough to handle, slip the skins off. Place in a oven-proof casserole. In a frying pan make a roux with the butter and flour. Cook for a few minutes to remove the raw flavor from the flour. Gradually add milk, whisking as you go, until you have a nice white sauce. You don't want it too thick, like a thinnish pancake batter (because my mother-in-law doesn't like thick pancake batter smileys/smile.gif. Cook for a couple minutes. Grate the cheese directly into the sauce, whisking as you go. You don't want a cheese sauce, just a white sauce with a touch of cheese. If it too thick add a little milk (remember the pancake batter issue) until it is the right consistency. I like to add the onions to the sauce then pour the whole thing into the casserole. Top with crumbled onion rings and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.
The onions should be very tender.
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PW’s Onion Straws
Recipe By
ioneer Woman/Ree
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : appetizers Thanksgiving
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method1 large onion
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon salt
Lots of black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper -- (1/4 to 1/2)
Canola Oil
Slice onion very thin. Place in a baking dish and cover with buttermilk for at least one hour.
Combine dry ingredients and set aside.
Heat oil to 375 degrees.
Grab a handful of onions, throw into the flour mixture, tab to shake off excess, and PLUNGE into hot oil. Fry for a few minutes and remove as soon as golden brown.
Repeat until onions are gone.
Eat before your family sees them.
Repeat with another onion, because they’ll be really mad they didn’t get any.
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http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/03/onion-strings-oh-yeah-baby/
