Swiss Onion Squares Recipes

GRANDMA'S ONION SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 8-10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan; top with onions., Combine egg and sour cream; spread over onion layer. Bake until golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Cut into squares. Serve warm.

ONION SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Spray a non-stick 9 x 9 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
• Saute the onion slices in a nonstick skillet until soft and slightly browned.
• Add yogurt, dill weed and salt; mixing well.
• In a medium size bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, oil, fat free milk and egg; mix well.
• Add corn and a few dashes of Tabasco sauce.
• Pour the batter into prepared pan, spread with onion mixture and sprinkle with grated cheese.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly brown.
• Cut into 9 squares and serve.

BACON SWISS SQUARES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix and water. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Roll into a 14x10-in. rectangle., Place on the bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange cheese over dough. Sprinkle with bacon. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and onion powder; pour over bacon., Bake at 425° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 15-18 minutes. Cut into squares; serve immediately.

CREAMY SWISS ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Melt 3 tablespoons of butter; toss with bread cubes. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 7 minutes; turn and bake 7 minutes longer or until toasted. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onions in remaining butter until lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Stir in water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk until smooth; gradually stir into onion mixture. Stir in remaining milk. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes, stirring until thickened. Reduce heat to low; stir in 3/4 cup Swiss cheese and pepper. , Ladle into four ovenproof bowls; sprinkle with reserved croutons and remaining cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chives.

SWISS ONION SQUARES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375.
• 2. Mix cracker crumbs and butter in small bowl. Press into 8 or 9 inch square pan. Cook bacon til crisp. Drain and crumble. Reserve 2 Tbsp. drippings. Sauté onion in drippings til transparent.
• 3. Mix bacon, onion, Swiss cheese, sour cream, eggs and pepper in medium bowl. Pour over crust. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes. Top with cheddar cheese and return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve hot or cold. Serves 10 to 12