Nutmeg-Scented Onion Gratin

Updated September 9, 2025

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
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Ingredients

Yield:Six to eight servings
  • 6 medium white or yellow onions (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut horizontally into 3 thick slices

  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream

  • Freshly grated nutmeg to taste

  • Salt to taste

  • ½ cup freshly grated imported Gruyere cheese

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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 to 8 servings)

11 grams carbs; 15 milligrams cholesterol; 105 calories; 1 gram monosaturated fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 5 grams fat; 2 grams fiber; 299 milligrams sodium; 4 grams protein; 5 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water and add the onions. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. (The slices will separate.) Drain.

  2. Step 2

    In a large bowl, toss the onions with the cream and season generously with nutmeg and salt. Spoon into a shallow gratin dish. (The gratin can be prepared several hours in advance, up to this point. Reserve at room temperature.)

  3. Step 3

    Preheat the broiler.

  4. Step 4

    Sprinkle the grated cheese over the gratin, place under the broiler and broil until the cheese is melted and golden. Serve immediately.

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