Grandma’s Onion Squares
“My grandma brought this recipe with her when she emigrated from Italy as a young wife and mother. It is still a family favourite.” —Janet Eddy, Stockton, California
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
| 9servings | 40minutes | 35minutes |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 9servings | 40minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 35minutes |
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups sliced onions
- 1 tsp salt divided
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 5 tbsp shortening
- 2/3 cup 2% milk
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 3/4 cup sour cream
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 8-10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan; top with onions.
- Combine egg and sour cream; spread over onion layer. Bake until golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Cut into squares. Serve warm.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 256 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 447mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fibre), 5g protein.
