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Pearl Onion Mushroom Bake

By: Diane Caragio 
"In Livermore, California, Diane Caragio assembles this saucy side dish days before she needs it. 'Take one out of the freezer in the morning, and it's ready to be baked for dinner,' she offers. 'It's great with turkey or ham.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 24 pearl onions
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 10 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the onions, water and salt. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Transfer to two greased 1-qt. baking pans; set aside. In a skillet, saute mushrooms in 4 tablespoons butter and lemon juice. In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into mushroom mixture. Pour over onions. Melt the remaining butter. Add cheese and bread crumbs; toss to coat. Sprinkle over each casserole. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the second casserole at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until golden brown. To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator for 8 hours. Bake as directed.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2007 by Belinda   view full review
This has become a family tradition at Thanksgiving. The whole family just loved it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2006 by KATYPI   view full review
Svelte onion & mushroom flavors. Very nice indeed. This will be my pearl onion casserole...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2011 by Jamie   view full review
I tried this with triple the mushrooms & chopped onions & shallots. Did not increase amount of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2010 by Luv2cook   view full review
My husband loved this but, I think it needs a little something. Maybe some thyme or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by Wilemon   view full review
We really liked this side dish! Will certainly make again and am going to try wine instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by Diana1215   view full review
It was a big hit with my family! I added extra cheese to fully cover the top of the casserole...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2008 by Erin   view full review
i made this for thanksgiving and my family is still talking about it. definitely a keeper! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2007 by GARABON   view full review
Made this the day before for Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone loved it. Needed some salt and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2012 by kristyd7   view full review
I thought this was an awesome dish. It freezes well.

 

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