Caramelized Onion Pudding
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Author Notes: Sorting through my holiday recipes, I stumbled on an old favorite. This pudding goes well with turkey, chicken, pork or beef, a versatile side dish for cold weather gatherings. Be certain to slowly caramelize the onions to encourage their rich flavor. - Lizthechef - Lizthechef
Food52 Review: WHO: Lizthechef is a seasoned, devoted home cook, retired social worker, and blogger.
WHAT: A simple, no-fuss savory pudding to make over and over again.
HOW: Get a deep caramelization on the onions, mix with the rest of the ingredients, and bake.
WHY WE LOVE IT: At first glance, this seems like it would resemble a crustless quiche -- but it's even more refined than that. Make sure to take your time while caramelizing the onions; they are the star of the dish. This would make a perfect, elegant side dish for a holiday meal -- and is quick enough to whip up for a weeknight dinner, too. - Food52
Serves 4
- 2 large yellow onions, peeled, sliced and cut into half circles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon AP unbleached flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter. When melted, add the onions and the thyme. Cook slowly, over medium-low heat, until the onions turn limp and brown.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Using a mixer, beat the eggs. Add the dry ingredients and mix well over medium speed.
- Lower the mixer speed and add the cream.
- Grease a medium-sized gratin dish. Add the onions. Cover with the pudding mixture.
- Bake 40 minutes or until browned and bubbly.
- This recipe is a Wildcard Contest Winner!
- This recipe is a Community Pick!
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Root Vegetable Side
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Vegetarian Holiday Side
Tags: Holidays, rich, Vegetarian
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4 months ago blanchette
making this tonight....potatoes on the brain so browned 2 small ones cut into thin half moons first, then the onions with thyme, rosemary, fresh cracked smoked peppercorns and smoked paprika. Wow! The whole house smells good & savory!
5 months ago Mianna
Sooo yummy, perfect for cold nights. Congratulations and thank you for what will be my constant comfort dish!
6 months ago mrslarkin
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Congrats Liz! This is going to be perfect with our Christmas Roast. :)
6 months ago hardlikearmour
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Congratulations, LTC! This sounds insanely good!
6 months ago sdebrango
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Congrats Liz, what a great recipe. Looks delicious!
6 months ago Lizthechef
Thanks, sdbrango - I am a fan of yours.
6 months ago sdebrango
Suzanne is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Thanks so much and I you!
6 months ago Lizthechef
Thanks again, everybody - think I will make this over the weekend with a roast chicken.
6 months ago fiveandspice
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Woohoo congrats Liz! I crazy love this recipe!
6 months ago TasteFood
Yay Liz! Great find Food52!
6 months ago dymnyno
CONGRATS, LIZ!
6 months ago cookinginvictoria
Yay -- warmest congratulations on the WC, Lizthechef! I was the CP tester for this recipe many moons ago, and I too can speak authoratively about how good this dish is. It is always part of our repertoire for the holiday season. So easy and so delicious!
6 months ago inpatskitchen
Congratulations Liz1 This looks unbelievable! Saved!
6 months ago Lizthechef
Wow - what a nice surprise. Just what I need to get me back in the kitchen after 2 weeks of nursing a pinched nerve in my back. You have no idea how this picks up my spirits. Thank you!
6 months ago drbabs
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Congratulations, Miz Liz! I hope to try this soon!
6 months ago AntoniaJames
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I've made this several times and can attest to its deliciousness! Congrats on this well-deserved honor. Will be making this for sure within the next few weeks. ;o)
6 months ago lastnightsdinner
This looks fantastic - yay, Liz!
6 months ago EmilyC
Congrats on the WC -- this looks so, so good!
over 1 year ago AntoniaJames
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On the menu for Valentine's Day. Just love this! ;o)
over 1 year ago Lizthechef
You flatter me - so glad it is a hit in your family.
over 1 year ago Becos
I made this last night and it was really wonderful. Definitely one of those recipes that turns out to be more than the sum of its parts. Thank you for sharing!
over 1 year ago Lizthechef
Glad it worked for you - I had it for ages in my "must-try" file and now go back to it again and again during cold weather.
over 1 year ago BlueKaleRoad
I just made this again and it was devoured - again. Thanks for such a lovely recipe!
over 1 year ago Lizthechef
Thanks, BKR, I am reminded to try this for a dinner party side next weekend - as a "side" with short ribs.
over 1 year ago MyCommunalTable
Yummy. This is just what the doctor ordered. I wish I had some right now. I will make some tomorrow.
over 2 years ago AntoniaJames
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Made this last night for my younger son, who had his wisdom teeth removed earlier this week. He was craving something savory, having survived on milkshakes, smoothies and oatmeal for the first 48 hours after the surgery. I sprinkled about 1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano on it after about halfway into the baking time. I used a whisk, not an electric mixer; that worked fine. Very easy, and so, so tasty!! ;o)
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
So glad it worked for you - best wishes to your son for a speedy recovery...I remember mashed potatoes slid down pretty easily too.
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
At last, a photo...
over 2 years ago BlueKaleRoad
What a wonderful dish! I tripled the recipe and served it to 3 families last night and it was a hit. The 5 year old son of a friend said "I love this pudding!". High praise! Thanks for sharing it.
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
Thanks so much - I have never doubled it, let alone tripled it! I'm making it tonight to have a photo to post - finally!
over 2 years ago RaquelG
I made this for Thanksgiving as written (for the most part); doubled the recipe, and sprinkled the top with cracked black pepper and additional thyme 'for pretty'. It was a bit hit!! Thanks for the feedback on the sherry and cheese additions; this is one that will be a wonderful base for tweaking, I think. Thanks again :)
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
Great news that it was such a success for you!
over 2 years ago fiveandspice
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This looks so wonderful! I'm sad I missed seeing it before Thanksgiving, but it's going onto the menu to go with lamb later this week. Yum!
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
My husband is a big fan of lamb - I like your match-up!
over 2 years ago thirschfeld
I keep coming back, and coming back, and then back again to this. Love the fact that it is a custard.
over 2 years ago RaquelG
Sounds divine!!! Have you ever deglazed the onion pan with just the tiniest touch of alcohol - white wine, sherry perhaps? Lends an amazing background flavor to the onions. I also wanted to ask, have you ever added any cheese to the pudding portion, like Gruyere? Do you think it would work? My children are cheese fanatics.... Thanks for submitting Liz!!
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
Dry sherry sounds great - and Gruyere, but of course! I would sprinkle some on top for a cheesy crust, maybe mix with panko/bread crumbs.
over 2 years ago TiggyBee
Do you think I can I make this, semi-cook it and then finish it off again in the oven when the turkey comes out to rest? Fingers crossed you say yes!! : )
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
I have no idea - give it a try. Pretty "forgiving" recipe...
over 2 years ago TiggyBee
Forgiving is just what I'm looking for, thanks!! : )
over 2 years ago BlueKaleRoad
This looks like a lovely dish. I am a big fan of carmelized onions and will definitely make it.
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
Hope you enjoy it. As I said, I had tucked it away and forgotten it, but plan to serve it soon.
over 2 years ago TheWimpyVegetarian
This sounds perfect for Thanksgiving! Saved it to make it soon. Happy TG, Liz!
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
Thanks - hope you have a lovely holiday!
over 2 years ago mrslarkin
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Wow! This sounds amazing, Liz.
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
Thanks, Liz, and Happy Thanksgiving to you and the Family Scone!
over 2 years ago dymnyno
oh, oh, oh, I love this recipe. This is a perfect side dish...T Day has to have an onion dish and this sound like the ONE!
over 2 years ago dymnyno
and thumb up!
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
thanks - I think it replaces the creamed onions we always used to have when I was a kid.
over 2 years ago dymnyno
YES
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
Thanks, AJ, just about to check out your hash. Happy TG!
over 2 years ago AntoniaJames
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Delicious looking, but oh, so deadly! Two thumbs up. ;o)