Easy Vidalia Onion Casserole
Creamy, savory, and irresistibly golden, this Easy Vidalia Onion Casserole is a comforting side dish that elevates any meal! Made with naturally sweet Vidalia onions, this recipe combines caramelized onion richness with tangy sour cream and gooey melted cheddar for a flavor-packed base. Topped with a buttery, crumbly cracker crust that bakes to crispy perfection, this casserole delivers a delightful mix of textures in every bite. Ready in just 50 minutes with minimal prep, it’s an ideal dish for busy weeknights or holiday gatherings. Serve it alongside roasted meats or as a vegetarian main, and watch it disappear from the table! Perfect for onion lovers and a brilliant way to showcase Vidalia onions, this recipe is sure to become a crowd-pleasing favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Vidalia onions
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1.5 cups buttery round crackers
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
Peel and slice the Vidalia onions into thin rounds.
In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté them for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and translucent.
Transfer the sautéed onions to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
Pour the onion mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
Crush the buttery round crackers in a resealable bag or food processor until they have a coarse, crumbly texture. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter and mix it with the crushed crackers in a small bowl.
Sprinkle the buttered crackers evenly over the onion mixture in the casserole dish.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3714 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 250.3 g | 321% | |
| Saturated Fat | 139.1 g | 696% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 514 mg | 171% | |
| Sodium | 5132 mg | 223% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 318.3 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.4 g | ||
| Protein | 81.8 g | 164% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1724 mg | 133% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1418 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
