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Lovin' Onions

- SERVES
- 8
- COOK TIME
- 40 Min
If you've never eaten onions baked like this...boy, are you in for a treat! We call these baked onions "Lovin' Onions," 'cause just one bite and you're going to be lovin' them! (You'll also love how easy they are.)
What You'll Need
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 7 onions, coarsely chopped (about 7 cups)
- 1/2 cup self-rising flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded Monterey jack cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon jarred jalapeno peppers, drained and chopped (optional)
What to Do
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 1-1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onions and sauté about 10 minutes, or until softened.
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Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Add 1 cup of each cheese; mix well. Add jalapeño peppers, if desired, and cooked onions; mix well. Pour into prepared casserole dish. Combine remaining cheese and sprinkle evenly over onion mixture.
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Bake 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- There are so many ways to enjoy onions. One of our favorites (and everyone else's too, it seems) is crispy Onion Rings!
- Click here for some of our best onion tips and tricks, including how to dice an onion and how to store onions.
Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 217
- Calories from Fat 115
- Total Fat 13g 20 %
- Saturated Fat 8.1g 40 %
- Trans Fat 0.1g 0 %
- Protein 11g 21 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 38mg 13 %
- Sodium 378mg 16 %
- Total Carbohydrates 15g 5 %
- Dietary Fiber 1.9g 8 %
- Sugars 4.3g 0 %
grafra102 6990201
Jun 12, 2017
LOVE IT!!! AND WILL MAKE IT SOON!!!
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rdreed2
May 31, 2017
I made this for a family cookout with grilled chicken baked potatoes. I made 1/2 with jalapenos 1/2 without. My son-in-law put it on top of his potato called it baked cheesy onion potato. It was a hit.
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Test Kitchen Team
May 31, 2017
We're so glad your family loved it! Thanks for sharing. :)
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bnjwinters 4717368
May 24, 2017
What if I don't have self rising flour
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Test Kitchen Team
May 31, 2017
Hello! If you don't have self rising flour, you can substitute with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Enjoy!
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toniretman 5006408
Apr 28, 2017
Loved it. Added the jalapeno
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sherryjhnsn 6386458
Apr 05, 2017
I need nutritional value on the recipes. Help !!!
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Test Kitchen Team
Apr 06, 2017
Hi there! We're in the process of adding nutritional information to all of our recipes. Meanwhile, you can visit our diabetic-friendly website that provides complete nutritional information on each of its recipes. Go to www.everydaydiabeticrecipes.com for more info. :) Enjoy!
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Tammy
Nov 14, 2016
Although it does not say what kind of onion to use, I am thinking Vidalias would be the best. I am a huge lover of onions, as is my husband. Not all of the six kids would agree. I am going to make this, but struggling for a name that makes the kids want to try it. Cowboy food? Indian food? LOL! I am curious what sort of onions you all have used? Yellow? White? Vidalia? Spanish?
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BeckySue
May 25, 2016
I love cooked onions and this recipe with a onion cheese casserole was delicious! I love how cooking onions makes them sweeter. Of course, you have to like onions to eat a dish of onions, but many people do! (If not, you can pass on the onions and grab a different side. lol) I use sweet onions or vidalias if available.
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kol 1083402
Mar 20, 2016
It would be great if you showed the nutritional information. As a type 2 diabetic, this is important. Since you didn't I have to determine how many carbs are in each ingredient. Please start providing nutritional information.
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Test Kitchen Team
Mar 21, 2016
Hi there! We are working on providing nutritional information for all of our recipes. In the meantime, you can use a free nutrition calculator, like myfitnesspal.com to calculate nutrition, or head on over to our diabetic website, www.everydaydiabeticrecipes.com where all the recipes currently do have nutritional information. Thank you!
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Steve
Sep 30, 2016
Golly, kol! Here we go again! Why don't you go to a "nutritional recipe website, or just go to Mr. Food's diabetic recipes??!!! Good gosh! Leave the test kitchen alone---they have enough to do without you complainers!
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kraco2 6654106
Nov 19, 2015
If we could have only one vegetable in the house it would be ONIONS!!!!! This is a fantastic recipe. FBK
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Test Kitchen Team
Nov 20, 2015
We're glad that you loved our recipe for Lovin' Onions! :)
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sandymoore71064 6318564
Oct 25, 2015
So good I used fresh jalapenos
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annehubbard 5404146
Oct 17, 2015
To those that have asked "why self rising flour" without an answer... I think it is used to make it puff up a bit like biscuit dough.
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Kamicat
Oct 16, 2015
What is the purpose of self-rising flour as opposed to regular flour in this recipe? It does not have a crust or topping that needs to rise. It seems from the photo that the flour is used just to thicken the onion-cheese mixture. Is there something special? Thank you, test kitchen team.
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shepherdmountain 5246531
Nov 07, 2014
This was awesome! Even used the leftovers and made an onion hoagie!
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SNOOPKLT
Jun 07, 2014
Don;t have self rising. Can I use baking powder?
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apoinsett 9412461
Jun 07, 2014
I love all these recipes and I going try making all of them!!
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whosyournana 9622226
Jun 07, 2014
sounds great, but I need to use bell pepper instead of jalapeno.
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Bellerophon
Jun 07, 2014
You can get jarred jalapenos in 'mild' as well as 'hot'. They have the peppery flavor without the heat.
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cindyjsmith 4535937
Jun 01, 2014
This is awesome! Made this for my husband and he went crazy over it! It's very good!
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vickiemon 4706391
Nov 05, 2013
I made this along with pulled pork. It was wonderful!
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RobinsNestCafe
Oct 22, 2013
This sounds so good! Can't wait to try it.
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Lmfoust 8742256
Oct 13, 2013
I just made this for dinner along with a turkey breast. The onions get very mellow, and it is really quite good. I added one thinly sliced zucchini. I had fresh jalapeos so I used one chopped jalapeo. I will make this recipe again. Tasty!!
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jamesmddltn 2980315
Oct 11, 2013
Can regular flour be used?
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Wag
Oct 10, 2013
Does it have to be Self-rising flour? I never use it and I don't need a whole bag just for one recipe. .
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dlita13 5413221
Oct 10, 2013
Did ya'll know that onions help keep your cholesterol low?
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rkabraham45 7129648
Nov 24, 2012
Made for Thanksgiving but was not a big hit as a side dish. However, later rewarmed and served with blue corn ships and everyone loved it! Will make again as an appetizer. (Used whole jalapeno in recipe).
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pnjbus 1401069
Nov 22, 2012
Made them for our family Thanksgiving dinner. I did not use the jalapeno peppers. They were a big hit. Will use this recipe again, very simple.
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wanway 2197530
Nov 22, 2012
We will miss you Mr.Food. Have been enjoying your recipes for many years. Loved your sense of humor.
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overandout26 1873572
Dec 16, 2012
I grew up watching him on television, loved to hear him say, it's oh sooooooooooo good. he will be missed by so many.
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sILVER bELLE
Nov 21, 2012
Lubbock ALL onions any way they are prepared.
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alicedallas
Nov 21, 2012
never have I heard of such a dish. Can't wait to try it!!!!
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WesleyJN1975
Nov 21, 2012
This sounds awesome!
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fannieannster
Nov 21, 2012
sure does Wesley! only without the hot peppers
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