Cheesy Onion Casserole

Ingredients

  • 3 lb. TX 1015 sweet onions
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 Tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 cup shredded gruyere
  • 1 cup shredded smoked gouda
  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, or similar
Servings
12

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
  2. Remove the ends and skins from the onions cut into rings about 1/2-3/4-inch wide. Arrange onion rings in prepared pan.
  3. Mix together the seasonings and sprinkle over onions. Top with shredded cheese.
  4. Cut half of the butter into thin slices and distribute over cheese.
  5. Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for 50 minutes. The onions should look softened.
  6. Melt the remaining butter. Crush the crackers into crumbs and toss in the melted butter. Sprinkle over the casserole.
  7. Bake for 15 more minutes, this time uncovered. The crackers should be golden and the onions should be nice and soft.
  8. Enjoy hot.