A historical side dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Layer the ingredients with bread crumbs as the final layer
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Take eight or ten onions of good size, slice them and boil until tender
Lay them in a baking-dish, put in bread crumbs, butter in small bits, pepper and salt, between each layer until the dish is full, putting bread crumbs last
Add milk or cream until full
Bake twenty minutes or half an hour
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Boiling the onions before baking breaks down their sharp sulfur compounds and converts their complex carbohydrates into natural sugars, creating a mellow, sweet flavor. The bread crumbs absorb excess moisture while creating a golden, crispy top layer that contrasts with the creamy interior. Layering butter throughout ensures even fat distribution, which helps brown the crumbs and carries flavor throughout the dish.
The onions can be boiled, drained, and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead. Assemble the casserole (without adding the milk or cream) and refrigerate covered for up to 4 hours. Add the milk or cream just before baking, and increase baking time by 10 minutes if starting from cold.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The bread crumbs will soften during storage. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or reheat the entire dish covered with foil in a 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The onions can be boiled, drained, and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead. Assemble the casserole (without adding the milk or cream) and refrigerate covered for up to 4 hours. Add the milk or cream just before baking, and increase baking time by 10 minutes if starting from cold.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The bread crumbs will soften during storage. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or reheat the entire dish covered with foil in a 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes.
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