Description
Grandma’s Onion Squares are a delightful savory appetizer or side dish featuring a buttery crust topped with a luscious blend of caramelized onions, sour cream, and Parmesan cheese. These vintage-inspired squares are easy to make and perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 sheet refrigerated crescent roll dough
Onion Topping:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the crust: Unroll crescent roll dough and press into the dish to form a crust.
- Caramelize onions: In a skillet, cook onions with butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and sugar until golden brown.
- Combine ingredients: Remove from heat, cool slightly, then mix in sour cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Assemble and bake: Spread the onion mixture over the crust and bake for 18–22 minutes until set.
- Serve: Cool, cut into squares, and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- These squares are great for parties or as a side dish.
- For enhanced flavor, use pre-made caramelized onions.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
