Creamed Sweet Onion with Butter Basil Biscuits
Creamed Sweet Onion with Butter Basil Biscuits might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 4 and costs $1.34 per serving. One serving contains 375 calories, 5g of protein, and 34g of fat. This recipe from Foodista requires all purpose flour, bacon, white wine, and butter. 2 people found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. With a spoonacular score of 22%, this dish is not so amazing. Try Creamed Sweet Onion with Butter Basil Biscuits, Warm Octopus and Sweet Onion Salad with Fresh Basil and Lemon Vinaigrette, and Sweet Potato Biscuits with Honey Butter for similar recipes.
- Serves: 4
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: antipasti, starter, snack, appetizer, antipasto, hor d'oeuvre
- Health Rating: 1.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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onion | 1.0 | None | |
 |
bacon | 4.0 | strips | None |
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olive oil | 1.0 | Tbsp | None |
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thyme | 2.0 | sprigs | None |
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chicken broth | 235.0 | milliliters | None |
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white wine | 60.0 | milliliters | None |
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butter | 1.0 | Tbsp | None |
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flour | 1.0 | Tbsp | None |
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half and half | 60.5 | milliliters | None |
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nutmeg | 1.0 | pinch | None |
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salt and pepper | 4.0 | servings | None |
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all purpose flour | 1.75 | None | |
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baking powder | 1.0 | Tbsp | None |
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salt | 0.5 | teaspoons | None |
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basil | 6.0 | grams | None |
onion
Qty: 1.0
Metric:
Price: None
bacon
Qty: 4.0
Metric: strips
Price: None
olive oil
Qty: 1.0
Metric: Tbsp
Price: None
thyme
Qty: 2.0
Metric: sprigs
Price: None
chicken broth
Qty: 235.0
Metric: milliliters
Price: None
white wine
Qty: 60.0
Metric: milliliters
Price: None
butter
Qty: 1.0
Metric: Tbsp
Price: None
flour
Qty: 1.0
Metric: Tbsp
Price: None
half and half
Qty: 60.5
Metric: milliliters
Price: None
nutmeg
Qty: 1.0
Metric: pinch
Price: None
salt and pepper
Qty: 4.0
Metric: servings
Price: None
all purpose flour
Qty: 1.75
Metric:
Price: None
baking powder
Qty: 1.0
Metric: Tbsp
Price: None
salt
Qty: 0.5
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None
basil
Qty: 6.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 450
Equipment:
- oven
Step 2: In a heavy bottom pot fry bacon over medium heat until crispy.
Ingredients:
- bacon
Equipment:
- pot
Step 3: Remove from pot and leave to cool on a plate lined with paper towel.
Equipment:
- paper towels
- pot
Step 4: Spoon off the bacon grease leaving 2 tbsp worth in the pot.
Ingredients:
- bacon drippings
Equipment:
- pot
Step 5: Add the olive oil to keep the fat from burning and toss in the onions.
Ingredients:
- olive oil
- onion
Step 6: Sautee for 2-3 minutes.
Step 7: Pour in broth and add the two sprigs of thyme.
Ingredients:
- broth
- thyme
Step 8: Bring the mixture up to a boil and reduce heat and leave to simmer covered for 5 minutes.
Step 9: Once onions are tender add white wine and leave to boil until the liquid is reduced by half. About 10 minutes.
Ingredients:
- white wine
- onion
Step 10: In a small saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
Ingredients:
- butter
Equipment:
- sauce pan
Step 11: Whisk in flour until it forms a paste.
Ingredients:
- all purpose flour
Equipment:
- whisk
Step 12: Slowly whisk in half and half until combined.
Ingredients:
- half and half
Equipment:
- whisk
Step 13: Remove from heat and add to the onion mixture. Stir until thickened.
Ingredients:
- onion
Step 14: Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 15: Spoon into 4 ramenkins and top each with an uncooked biscuit.
Ingredients:
- biscuits
Step 16: Place in the oven and cook for 15 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown.
Ingredients:
- biscuits
Equipment:
- oven
Step 17: Remove from the oven and leave to cool for ten minutes before serving.
Equipment:
- oven
Step 18: FOR THE BISCUITS
Ingredients:
- biscuits
Step 19: Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt into a large mixing bowl.
Ingredients:
- baking powder
- all purpose flour
- salt
Equipment:
- mixing bowl
Step 20: Add butter and basil.
Ingredients:
- butter
- basil
Step 21: Cut the butter into the dry mixture using a pastry blender or two knives until it resembles a coarse meal.
Ingredients:
- butter
Equipment:
- blender
Step 22: Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the half and half.
Ingredients:
- half and half
Step 23: Stir until the dough comes together.
Ingredients:
- dough
Step 24: Turn dough onto a well-floured surface.
Ingredients:
- dough
Step 25: Flatten dough to an inch thickness.
Ingredients:
- dough
Step 26: Using a 2 biscuit cutter cut out 12 biscuits.
Ingredients:
- biscuits
Dietary Information
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 375.39 kcal | 18.77% |
| Fat | 34.47 g | 53.03% |
| Saturated Fat | 17.33 g | 108.31% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.73 g | 3.58% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 9.77 g | 3.55% |
| Sugar | 5.28 g | 5.87% |
| Cholesterol | 74.48 mg | 24.83% |
| Sodium | 1208.22 mg | 52.53% |
| Alcohol | 1.54 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.85 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 4.84 g | 9.69% |
| Calcium | 225.8 mg | 22.58% |
| Vitamin A | 788.49 IU | 15.77% |
| Phosphorus | 149.71 mg | 14.97% |
| Vitamin K | 10.59 µg | 10.08% |
| Selenium | 6.62 µg | 9.46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19 mg | 9.37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13 mg | 8.89% |
| Vitamin E | 1.27 mg | 8.45% |
| Manganese | 0.16 mg | 8.07% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12 mg | 7.32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.33 mg | 6.65% |
| Folate | 26.05 µg | 6.51% |
| Vitamin C | 5.19 mg | 6.29% |
| Potassium | 200.99 mg | 5.74% |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 5.58% |
| Magnesium | 17.75 mg | 4.44% |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 4.25% |
| Fiber | 0.96 g | 3.84% |
| Zinc | 0.55 mg | 3.68% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19 µg | 3.22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3 mg | 3.02% |
| Vitamin D | 0.41 µg | 2.72% |
