May 17, 2024
Hello Foodie Friends
Like onions? I heard this is getting to be vidalia time and those are so sweet people have been known to eat them raw just like an apple. Well I wouldn't go that far but you want to talk about an aromatic dish in the oven this SWEET VIDALIA ONION & SAUSAGE BAKE is a must! You really do need to make absolute sure you are using the correct onion (sweet vidalia) for this recipe to achieve the desired result - they are the highlight of the dish and a perfect ingredient to accompany the sausage.
Enjoy!
Marzee
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SWEET ONIONS & SAUSAGE BAKE
INGREDIENTS:
5 large vidalia onions, sliced and lightly sauteed
12 crushed buttery crackers
1 pound pork or Italian sausage, browned and drained
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
10 3/4 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 small jar of pimento
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients except the crackers and transfer to a large casserole dish. Top with crackers and bake for 30 minutes or until crackers are golden brown. Serve warm.
Category: Vegetables, Casseroles
MARZEE's CORNER
TIPS ON THESE SWEET ONIONS:
Because sweet onions sometimes sell out quickly, it's a good idea to stock up when you can. Here are some simple tips for buying and storing:
Buying
Look for sweet onions that are light golden-brown in color, with a shiny tissue-thin skin and firm, tight, dry necks. (Ordinary storage onions are darker and have a thicker skin.) When cut into, sweet onions should have a creamy white interior. Avoid onions that have soft spots or surface bruises.
Storing
Because sweet onions are high in water and sugar content they require more care when storing, so treat them gently to avoid bruising. Store away from potatoes because they'll absorb water. Generally, sweet onions will keep for 4-6 weeks or longer. Cut onions should be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerated. Favorite ways to store "sweets":
* In the refrigerator: Store in a single layer in the vegetable bin on paper towels. Or, for longer storage, wrap in foil.
* In pantyhose: Take a leg from a pair of clean, sheer pantyhose, drop an onion into the foot, tie a knot and repeat as necessary. Hang in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Cut above the knot when ready to use.
* On racks or screens: Place on elevated racks or screens, not touching, in a cool area.
* In the freezer: For long-term storage, sweet onions can be frozen, but their texture changes so they should be used only for cooking. Chop and place on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer. When frozen, store in freezer containers or bags. To tore whole onions, peel, wash, core and freeze in a freezer-proof container or bag.