Ingredients

  • 4 (20 ounce) jars onions, drained
  • 4 ounces butter (1 stick)
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 18 teaspoon white pepper
  • 18 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 18 teaspoon curry powder (to taste)
  • 14 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 12 cups milk, scalded
  • 3 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 2 slices white bread, buttered with
  • butter, and cubed
  • 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Method

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Drain jarred onions (or freshly boiled onions) well and set aside.
  • Mix the flour with the dry spices.
  • Scald the milk (don't let it burn) over low heat in a small saucepan.
  • Melt butter in another saucepan over low heat.
  • When it starts to bubble, mix in the flour-spice mixture.
  • Gradually whisk in the scalded milk, then add the boullion cubes and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Still stirring, boil one minute until sauce thickens.
  • Fold in the drained onions and transfer to a (1 1/2 to 2 quart) oven-proof casserole dish.
  • Scatter the buttered bread cubes and grated cheese over the top.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until bubbly and topping is starting to brown lightly.