Vidalia Onion Casserole

5 from 3 votes

If you've never tasted a Vidalia Onion Casserole, you're missing out on an old fashioned southern favorite! Caramelized onions surrounded by melted Swiss cheese, a creamy sauce and crunchy bread crumbs is southern comfort food at its finest!

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Sides

Cuisine: Casserole, Southern

Servings:

Calories: 330kcal

Author: Debi Morgan | Quiche My Grits

Ingredients

4 large Vidalia onions (or substitute sweet onions)
2 Tablespoons butter
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup half & half
1 dash freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces swiss cheese (shredded)
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
2 Tablespoons butter
2 cups Panko bread crumbs (seasoned if desired)

Instructions

STEP 1 - Preheat oven to 350ºF. Slice vidalia onions into rings, then melt butter in a large skillet. Sauté onions in butter until they begin to caramelize and turn a light shade of brown.
STEP 2 - Add cream cheese to skillet with cooked onions and stir until completely melted over medium heat.
STEP 3 - Add a cup of half & half and mix well. Sprinkle a little black pepper into the onion mixture, then add Swiss cheese and stir until melted.
STEP 4 - Grease a medium size 13-inch baking dish. Pour contents of skillet into the dish. Sprinkle soy sauce over the top of casserole and set aside.
STEP 5 - Make the topping by melting butter with seasoned Panko bread crumbs. Sprinkle crumbs over the top of the casserole. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.

Notes

If you can't find Vidalia onions, try any type of sweet onion instead.
The casserole tastes better if you sprinkle the soy sauce on top of the mixture instead of mixing it in.
You can use cracker crumbs as a substitute for panko bread crumbs if desired.
Any type of cheese that melts easily can be substituted for Swiss. However, Swiss cheese is highly recommended!

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