Gratin of Four Onions

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. shallots, chopped 

• 1 large yellow onion, halved

• 2 bunches leeks, dark green tops removed and discarded, halved lengthwise, washed well and chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 3+ Tbsp. butter

• 1 Ib. small white pearl onions, peeled (use frozen)

• 2 c. cream

• 1/4 c. fresh Italian parsley, minced

• 1 Tbsp. fine dry bread crumbs or more by taste

Preparations

Cook the shallots, yellow onion, leeks, and the garlic in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onions are softened. Add the small white onions; cook the mixture, stirring, until the small white onions are just tender.

Stir in the cream; bring the liquid to a boil and simmer the mixture until the cream is thickened. Season with salt and pepper; stir in the parsley. (Can be prepared up to this point several hours in advance and kept covered loosely.)

Many thanks to Pat for this great recipe.

Urban Cowgill
November 2023