Sweet and Cheesy Onion Casserole

Who would think that an onion casserole would be everyone's favorite side dish? ME! This Sweet and Cheesy Onion Casserole will soon become your signature dish! You're welcome!

*Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2010. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.

If you're an onion lover, this sweet and cheesy onion casserole is for you!

This dish is one that always receives compliments, even from people who claim they don't enjoy onions.

It is a perfect accompaniment to any meat and has been gracing our holiday table for many, many years now. Cheesy and comforting. What more can you ask for?

SWEET AND CHEESY ONION CASSEROLE    {PRINT THIS RECIPE}

3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
8-9 large, sweet onions, medium diced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3 tablespoons flour (plus more if needed)
8 ounces, of shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 ounces, of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup panko bread crumbs
¼ cup melted butter

-Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
-Add the butter and olive to a large Dutch oven over medium/high heat to melt.
-Add in the onions, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and nutmeg. Cook, stirring occasionally until the onions become soft and slightly translucent (about 10-15 minutes).
-Stir in the granulated sugar and allow it to melt (about 2-3 minutes).
-Stir in the flour. Stir and cook for an additional few minutes. The onions should become thick and pasty at this point. If not, add a little bit more flour.
-Remove from the heat and stir in the grated cheeses until melted.
-Carefully spoon the onion cheese mixture into a round casserole dish that has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray.
-Cover the top of the onions with the bread crumbs and drizzle the top with the melted butter.
-Bake in a preheated oven for 35-40 minutes.
-Remove from the oven and allow it to cool about 10 minutes before serving.

I wish I had additional pictures to share of this heartwarming classic from around our holiday table but unfortunately, I don't.

We always dig in too fast, and before you know it it's just a loving distant memory. It's certainly a dish we'll dream sweet dreams of while napping on the couch, after the large holiday feast.

Having said that, don't save this recipe just for the holidays. It goes well during the summer with a big steak off the grill too.  Oh, hey now. Doesn't that sound tasty?