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Brenda Gantt Onion Casserole Recipe
Ginna Tobin

Brenda Gantt Onion Casserole Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Okay y’all, if you’re tired of the same old side dishes and want something comforting, creamy, and downright Southern, you’re in for a treat. Brenda Gantt’s Onion Casserole is the perfect recipe to liven up your dinner table. With layers of tender onions, crispy bacon, rich cream cheese, and melty sharp cheddar, this dish brings a cozy, home-cooked vibe that’ll make everyone ask for seconds.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 214
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 large onions or 7 medium, peeled and sliced
  • 6 slices of bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 1 stick unsalted butter melted
  • 1 small jar pimentos drained
  • 8 oz cream cheese Brenda used a whole block instead of 4 oz
  • ⅓ cup milk 2% milk used, but whole milk preferred
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • Additional salt and pepper to taste(optional)

Method
 

  1. Slice your onions thinly. Cook bacon until crispy, then drain on paper towels and crumble. Save bacon grease for another recipe if desired.
  2. In a large skillet, cook onions in melted butter over medium heat until soft and starting to caramelize.
  3. Microwave cream cheese for about 10 seconds to soften. In a bowl, whisk softened cream cheese with ⅓ cup milk until smooth.
  4. Add crumbled bacon (save one piece for snacking!), drained pimentos, salt, and pepper to the cream mixture. Mix well until creamy.
  5. Place cooked onions in a baking dish. Pour the cream mixture over the onions, spreading evenly. Scrape every bit of “goodie” from your bowl-Brenda’s orders!
  6. Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove foil, sprinkle grated sharp cheddar evenly on top, and return to the oven for another 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let cool for a few minutes before serving hot. Enjoy the creamy, savory goodness!

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Notes

Store leftover onion casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm individual portions in the microwave for 1–2 minutes or bake covered in a 350°F oven until heated through.