Serves 1
Directions
- 1Peel the onions and slice them 1/4-inch thick using a mandoline.
- 2Toss the onion slices in a bowl to separate the rings.
- 3Mix salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, granulated garlic, dry mustard, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and fresh thyme leaves in a bowl.
- 4Add olive oil to the onions and toss to coat.
- 5Add half of the spice mixture to the onions and toss.
- 6Add the remaining half of the spice mixture to the onions and toss again.
- 7In a greased 13x9 baking dish, add a first layer of the seasoned onions.
- 8Spread 2 oz of the grated cheddar and 2 oz of the grated gruyere cheese over the onions.
- 9Add another layer of onions, then top with the remaining 2 oz of cheddar and 2 oz of gruyere cheese.
- 10Sprinkle the pecorino romano cheese over the top and dot with the small butter pieces.
- 11Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
- 12Remove the foil and bake for another 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 lb sweet onion, peeled, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, stripped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 oz Tillamook mild cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 4 oz gruyere cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 cup pecorino romano cheese, freshly grated
- 3 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
Equipment
mandolinebowl13x9 baking dishfoil
Tips
- Slice the onions thin on a mandoline so they melt and become silky instead of crunchy.
- You can use either light or dark brown sugar.
- Instead of pecorino romano, you could use parmesan reggiano or even grana padano.
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