Name: The viral onion dish that this MAFS star is obsessed with
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6-8
Ingredients: 6-8 medium brown onions; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste; Smoked paprika; 1½ cups cream; 1 tsp fresh or dried thyme; 1 cup grated Parmesan or Gruyère; 30g butter, cut into small cubes; Chopped parsley, to finish

The viral onion dish that this MAFS star is obsessed with

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Serves 6-8

Prep

10M

Cook

50M

Total

This tasty and versatile recipe is perfect as a side dish for a summer BBQ, or as an accompaniment to a cosy Sunday roast.

Recipe courtesy of Mary Kalifatidis and Australian Onions.

Ingredients

6-8 medium brown onions

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

Smoked paprika

1½ cups cream

1 tsp fresh or dried thyme

1 cup grated Parmesan or Gruyère

30g butter, cut into small cubes

Chopped parsley, to finish

Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 190°C.

Step 2

Peel the onions and trim just the tops and bottoms, keeping them whole.

Step 3

Place the onions in a baking dish (25cm tray), drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.

Step 4

Bake for 25 minutes, until the tops begin to lightly brown.

Step 5

Remove from the oven and pour the cream around the onions. Sprinkle over the thyme, scatter with cheese, and dot with butter.

Step 6

Return to the oven and bake uncovered for a further 25-30 minutes, until the onions are completely tender and the top is golden and bubbling.

Step 7

Finish with chopped parsley before serving.

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