Katie Stewart

Baked Onions in White Sauce

Preparation info

  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in

top 1000The Times Calendar Cookbook

The Times Calendar Cookbook

By Katie Stewart

Published 1977

  • About

Onions in a white sauce are always a popular accompaniment to a roast joint, particularly lamb. They can be baked and served in the same dish. Place them below the roast in the lower part of the oven if they are cooked together.

Ingredients

  • 450 g/1 lb medium-sized onions
  • 15 g/½

Method

Peel the onions leaving them whole. Place in a saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 1 minute, then drain and place in a casserole. Add the butter and water. Cover with a lid, place in the centre of a moderate oven (180°C., 350°F., Gas Mark 4) and bake for 1 hour.

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