Efrat's Notebook

Onion and Cheese Bake Draft

Thick onion slices fried in butter and sage, topped with walnuts and a cheese béchamel, baked until the top is golden.

  • Prep30 min
  • Cook45 min
  • Total1 hr 15 min
  • KashrutDairy

What you need

Amount:×1

Onions

Béchamel

How I make it

Onions

  1. Slice the onions crosswise into ½-inch (1 cm) rounds.

  2. Melt the butter with the sage in a skillet and fry the onions until golden.

  3. Arrange the onions in an even layer in a baking dish and sprinkle the walnuts over them.

Béchamel and baking

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the flour and stir well.

  3. Add the milk and keep stirring until the sauce thickens.

  4. Add the cheese and cook until it melts completely. Season with salt and pepper.

  5. Pour the béchamel over the onions.

  6. Bake for about 45 minutes, until the top is nicely golden.

Source: ChefEf (chefef.com)