Seasonal Sides: Pearl Onion Casserole

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

gruyere cheese

🥗Healthier: fontina cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Fontina offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Pecorino is often less expensive than aged Parmesan.

Take 2 cups of frozen pearl onions out of the freezer hours before using them and lay them on paper towels to drain and pat them dry.

In a mixing bowl, add 1/3 cup of melted butter to the drained pearl onions and mix to ensure every onion is coated.

Season the mixture with 1/3 teaspoon of salt and black pepper to taste, mixing again to distribute evenly.

Add 2 cups of crushed Ritz crackers to the onion mixture and combine well.

Pour heavy cream over the cracker mixture, ensuring it covers every surface.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and place it in a preheated oven at 350°F.

Bake for 50 to 55 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

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