Vidalia Onion Shallot Double Cheese Muffins Recipes

CHEESE AND ONION MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 F.
• In a non-stick skillet over medium heat stir butter and chopped onion. Sauté for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned.
• In a large mixing bowl mix all dry ingredients together and stir in cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of parmesan.
• Beat egg, milk, oil and caramelized onions into a separate bowl and add to dry ingredients. Fold gently until just combined.
• Spoon Cheese and Onion Muffins into well-greased cups. Sprinkle the top of each muffin with remaining 1/2 cup parmesan cheese then bake for 15-20 minutes.

ONION MUFFINS

Steps:

• Mix dry ingredients in bowl.
• In another bowl, beat eggs, onion, and butter.
• Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
• Fill muffin cups 3/4 full.
• Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes.

VIDALIA MUFFINS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats and sugar. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cheese and onion. , Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

OLD SCHOOL CHEESE AND ONION PIE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add sliced onion, salt, and pepper and stir to coat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Pour in the beer, stir well, and raise the heat to medium and cook, stirring until the onions are soft, around 8 minutes. Set aside to cool or cover and chill in the refrigerator.
• In a mixing bowl, stir together the cooled onions, cheeses, eggs, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce and mustard until combined. Set aside filling to make pastry dough.
• Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a springform pan or casserole dish with parchment paper and set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, mustard powder, and kosher salt. Make a well in the centre of the flour and set aside.
• Place a large saucepan over medium heat. Gently bring the milk and butter to a gentle simmer. Pour the hot liquid into the flour well. Use a rubber spatula to mix together until a shaggy dough forms. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
• Divide dough in two. While the dough is still hot, roll each piece between two pieces of parchment paper or plastic wrap to the size of the base of your pan. Place one of the rounds of dough into the prepared pan. Starting at the centre of the dough press outward, gently working the dough outward and up the sides of the pan.
• Scrape the filling into the crust and position the second crust over the filling, trimming the excess away and pinching the seams where the bottom and top crusts meet together.
• Brush the top crust with the egg wash and use a sharp knife to cut three vent holes. Place your pie crust on a cookie sheet and bake for 60 to 70 minutes. The Onion and Cheese Pie is done baking once the exterior is a glossy brown and filling bubbles.
• Allow the pie to cool until warm or room temperature before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with a fresh salad.

VIDALIA ONION & SHALLOT DOUBLE CHEESE MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Grease muffin tin and set aside.
• Saute onions and shallots in butter until clear, then cool until needed.
• Mix cheddar and jarlsberg cheeses together.
• In a large bowl add biscuit mix, 1/2 the cheese blend, and salt. Stir to blend.
• Add egg and milk together, stir and slowly add to the biscuit mix.
• Next add the sauted onions and shallots to the biscuit mix. Stir gently just to moisten.
• Fill the greased muffin tins 1/2 to 3/4 full, sprinkle the tops with the remaining cheese blend.
• Drizzle the melted butter overtop and sprinkle with cayenne pepper.
• Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes or until done when tested.
• Makes 10 - 12 muffins depending on size.