Onion gratin – simple, delicious side dish

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 4 onions, red
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 small jar of white wine
• 5 sprigs of thyme
• 1 dash of olive oil
• 1 tsp, heaped sea salt
• e.g. black pepper (crushed)
• 3 tbsp crème fraîche or sour cream
• n. B. cheese, grated

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 15 minutes

simple, inexpensive, sensational – to vary and modify

Peel the onions, quarter them, remove the stems, and “unpeel” the layers, preferably in a bowl. Other types of onions can also be used in addition to or instead of the onions. Peel the garlic, cut into fine leaves, and add it. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and thyme, add olive oil, and mix thoroughly. Spread the mixture in a shallow baking dish and pour over the white wine. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and braise in the oven at approximately 200 degrees Celsius for at least 45 minutes. (Convenient if you have other dishes in the oven at the same time!) When the onions are soft, remove the foil and grill for a few minutes to caramelize the top layer. The temperature and time vary depending on the oven and your taste. Finally, mix in the crème fraîche, add grated cheese, if desired, and grill for another 10-15 minutes. It tastes even better reheated and is a great side dish for grilling. Steaming the onions makes them sweet and creamy thanks to the sour cream/cheese. You can also sauté the onion mixture in a pan first and then bake it in the oven. Try other herbs and different cheeses—the possibilities are endless!