A side dish that will be a favorite for sure, this onion casserole resembles a pasta dish. (So much so that people at potluck dinners will be searching out who brought it!). Vidalia onions are preferred but if you cannot locate Vidalias then by all means feel free to use sweet yellow onions. Enjoy!
Sweet Vidalia Onion Casserole
1 Tbsp butter (plus more for later)
3-4 large Vidalia onions, sliced thinly
12 ounces cream cheese, cubed
2/3 c real sour cream
3 eggs, beaten
1 tsp hot sauce ( whatever your favorite is)
4 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 1/4 c crushed buttery crackers
1/4 c butter, melted
2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
In a large skillet saute' onion slices in the 1 Tbsp butter until they're soft and transparent. Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese, sour cream, eggs and hot sauce; mix well and pour into a buttered baking dish that will hold 2 quarts. In a mixing bowl combine the melted 1/4 c butter, Parmesan cheese and the crushed crackers: mix well and pour over the onion mixture. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 30 minutes. This makes enough for about 12 side servings. Enjoy!