Creamy baked onions

Creamy baked onions

Creamy onions that are perfect accompanying a roast dinner whether meat or veggie

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 50 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Peel and trim the roots of the onions but leave them whole. Cook in a large pan of boiling water for 25 mins until tender, then drain, reserving a little cooking water.
  2. Season the cream and mix in 2 tbsp of the onion water. When the onions are cool enough to handle, slice each in half through the root. Lay the onion halves, cut side down, in a large baking dish with the bay leaves. Pour over the cream, scatter with the Parmesan, and bake for 25 mins until the cream is bubbling and the onions are just beginning to brown.
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Prepare ahead

To prepare the onions up to a day ahead, assemble the dish without the Parmesan, then chill. To serve, scatter with the cheese, then bake.

Per serving

136 kcalories, protein 3g, carbohydrate 8g, fat 10 g, saturated fat 6g, fibre 1g, sugar 6g, salt 0.1 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, January 2007.

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  • Binder photo Moosepup

    20 November 2007

    Moosepup rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Delicious comfort food - very rich!

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  • Binder photo Marions Recipes

    28 February 2008

    Marions Recipes rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I made this recipe for our neighbours who have been so very kind to us over the last few months . I loved this recipe. It was so easy to prepare and I served with Butterfly of Lamb stuffed with Goats Cheese and fresh herbs. Mixed Beans, Roast Potatoes, Asparagus and Red Wine Gravy Tasty, Easy to Cook and very pleasing to the eye.

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  • Binder photo andrea

    02 January 2009

    andrea rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I made this as a side dish with our Christmas dinner, very nice and none left over!

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  • Binder photo Lucy

    07 February 2009

    Lucy rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    gorgeous. served with the Beef pie with crisp potato crust and some braised celery. A very decadent Sunday dinner!

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  • Binder photo Nigel P

    04 September 2009

    Nigel P rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I made this for a meal last night and it went down a treat. I used 3 large onions so cooked them for 35 mins but that was the only change. A great easy to make dish.

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  • Binder photo Teresah

    21 November 2009

    Teresah rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Lovely recipe. We had it with sausage and a baked potato

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  • Binder photo Nigel W

    21 November 2010

    Nigel W rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Made this with caramelised ham shanks, crispy fried potatoes and mustard greens with ham gravy - even the fussy-eater daughter asked for more, so a big success!

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  • Binder photo JoanOfArc67

    12 December 2010

    JoanOfArc67 commented on this recipe

    Had these today with roast lamb shank, roast chantenay carrots, roast new potatoes in olive oil, garlic and rosemary. They were delicious - none went to waste at all!

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    12 December 2010

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    forgot to rate the recipe! Top Marks for simplicity and taste!

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  • Binder photo Linn

    05 January 2011

    Linn rated and commented on this recipe

    1 stars

    Easy to make, didn´t taste much though...

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  • Binder photo trinidad

    23 October 2011

    trinidad commented on this recipe

    Wasn't sure about this at first but really easy and delicious. Used red onions and added thyme to the cream and didn't bother with the Parmesan -turned out fine. I will definitely be making this again as it was gobbled up!

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  • Binder photo trinidad

    23 October 2011

    trinidad rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Definite 5* as so easy and can be prepped ahead of time

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  • Binder photo solskin

    26 December 2011

    solskin rated and commented on this recipe

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    Easy peasy and delicious, make them!

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  • Binder photo Sally

    13 April 2013

    Sally rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    So lovely ! I've made this a couple of times. I added fresh thyme to the cream and left Tito infuse for a while before pouring it over the onions. I didn't addd any cheese and the dish was certainly full of flavour. Give it a go - delicious !

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 50 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 6 medium onions
  • 100ml double cream
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 25g Parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), finely grated
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Per serving

136 kcalories, protein 3g, carbohydrate 8g, fat 10 g, saturated fat 6g, fibre 1g, sugar 6g, salt 0.1 g

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