Four-onion gratin

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupButter; (1/2 stick)
6Leeks; (white and pale
; green parts only),
; sliced
2largesOnions; cut into eighths
8Shallots; halved
2Garlic cloves; minced
Bags frozen baby onions; thawed, drained
; (10-ounce)
2cupsWhipping cream
2tablespoonsDry breadcrumbs
2tablespoonsChopped fresh parsley

Directions

Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks, large onions, shallots and garlic and saute until all are tender, about 20 minutes. Add baby onions and cook 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.

Mix in 2 cups whipping cream. Boil until cream is thickened to sauce consistency, about 10 minutes. Transfer vegetable-cream mixture to 6-cup shallow baking dish. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

Return mixture to room temperature before continuing.) Preheat oven to 425F Sprinkle breadcrumbs over onion mixture. Bake until breadcrumbs are golden brown and onion mixture bubbles, about 20 minutes.

Sprinkle with parsley.

Serves 8.

Bon Appetit October 1991

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