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Southern Sweet Onion Casserole

There’s something about the South that makes comfort food taste like a warm hug, and few dishes capture that feeling quite like a Southern sweet onion casserole. This casserole is more than just a side dish; it’s a celebration of flavors that feel both homey and indulgent.
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Ritz crackers crushed
  • 4 sweet onions sliced
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 5 oz evaporated milk
Topping:
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 cup Ritz crackers crushed into crumbs

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Place the sliced onions in a pot of water, bring to a boil, and simmer for about 8 minutes, until softened. Drain and stir in 2 tbsp butter while hot.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add the cooked onions, shredded cheese, crushed Ritz crackers, evaporated milk, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  5. For the topping, combine the crushed Ritz crackers with 3 tbsp melted butter, then sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  7. Enjoy!