Caramelized Vidalia Onion Pudding Recipes

CARAMELIZED VIDALIA ONION DIP

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook onion and butter, stirring every few minutes, until onion becomes golden brown and caramelize, about 15-20 minutes.
• Transfer caramelized onion to a large bowl. Stir in yogurt, sour cream and salt.
• Garnish with freshly ground pepper and chopped parsley. Serve with crackers or chips for dipping.

CARAMELIZED VIDALIA ONION DIP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute until beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the water and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Turn the heat to low and cook until the onions are golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the pan ever looks too dry, add a tablespoon of water. Let cool completely.
• Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Worcestershire, garlic salt, onion powder and pepper in a medium bowl. Beat until smooth with an electric mixer. Stir in the reserved onions and the scallions. Chill until serving time. Serve with chips.

VIDALIA HEAVEN

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.
• Peel each onion, and core out the center. Drop a beef bouillon in the core of each onion, and cover the bouillon with 1 tablespoon of butter. Wrap tightly with aluminum foil.
• Cook on grill for 30 to 60 minutes, or to desired doneness. Be careful not to puncture the aluminum foil, or the juices will drip out, and the onion will burn.

CARAMELIZED ONION PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Melt butter in a skillet, add onions and cook over medium heat until they caramelize and have reached a golden tone. Beat the eggs and slowly add the cream, sugar, salt, baking powder and flour. Mix well.
• Stir in the onion butter mixture. Pour into a buttered 9 by 13-inch pyrex dish. Bake for 45 minutes

CARAMELIZED VIDALIA ONION PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use 1 tbsp butter to lightly grease 4 ramekins.
• In a saute pan over medium flame, melt 4 tbsp butter. Add onions and saute until they caramelize and turn golden brown. Cool and transfer to a blender or food processor and puree.
• In a medium bowl, beat the eggs. Then add the cream, salt, baking powder, nutmeg, and flour and mix well.
• Mix the onion mixture into the cream mixture.
• Pour into individual ramekins (about half full). Place ramekins in a roasting pan. Cover the ramekins with foil. Fill the roasting pan with water until the water reaches about half way up the side of the ramekin. Place roasting pan in the oven and bake for about 25 minutes until the pudding is set.
• Remove ramekins from the roasting pan to remove from the oven and let the water in the roasting pan cool before trying to remove. I've made the mistake of trying to remove the ramekins IN the roasting pan-let's just say the water is very very hot.

PAULA DEEN'S CARAMELIZED VIDALIA ONION AND BLUE CHEESE HOT DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 8 x 8 inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a large skillet, heat oil and butter. Add garlic and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramel colored, about 20 minutes.
• In a food processor, pulse together the blue cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise and sour cream. Place in bowl and add caramelized onions. Season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
• Bake until gold and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

CARAMELIZED ONION & GRUYERE BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Lightly butter 8x8x2" glass baking dish, or 12 individual 4 oz. ceramic ramekins.
• Heat butter in a heavy large pot over medium heat.
• Add onions, garlic, parsley and thyme and saute until onions are tender and lightly browned.
• Remove pot from heat and season mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
• Whisk eggs, cream, milk, 1/4 cup Parmesan, Gruyere, salt and pepper in a large bowl to blend.
• Add the bread cubes and allow to stand 10 minutes.
• Stir in the sauteed onions.
• Transfer to prepared dish or ramekins.
• Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
• Place the dish or ramekins in a hot water bath, cover with aluminum foil and bake until the pudding is browned, puffed and set in the center (about 1-1.5 hours). Remove foil and allow the tops of the puddings to color.
• Serve warm.