Here’s a rich and comforting Roasted Parmesan Creamed Onions recipe — perfect as a holiday side or a decadent accompaniment to roasted meats.
🧅 Roasted Parmesan Creamed Onions
🍽 Ingredients:
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4–5 medium yellow onions (or 6–8 small), peeled and halved
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Parmesan Cream Sauce:
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1½ cups heavy cream (or half-and-half)
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½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Fresh thyme or parsley (optional, for garnish)
🔥 Instructions:
1. Roast the Onions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Arrange onion halves cut-side up in a greased baking dish or cast iron skillet.
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Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
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Roast uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until soft and lightly caramelized around the edges.
2. Make the Parmesan Cream Sauce:
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While onions are roasting, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
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Slowly add heavy cream, whisking constantly until thickened (about 4–5 minutes).
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Stir in Parmesan, garlic powder (if using), salt, and pepper.
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Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove from heat.
3. Combine & Bake:
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Once onions are tender, pour the Parmesan cream sauce evenly over them.
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Return dish to the oven and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until bubbling and golden on top.
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Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes to brown the top slightly.
4. Serve:
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Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley.
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Serve warm as a side dish.