Scalloped Vidalia Onions

(take lots of time but not lots of attention – and are a surprise side dish the everybody likes – so far)

4 lbs Vidalia or other sweet onions – trimmed and wedged

1 ½ tsp olive oil

cooking oil to coat baking dish

2/3 cup dry cooking sherry

1 Tbs butter

2 Tbs flour

1 cup milk

¼ cup shredded gruyere cheese (smoked gruyere adds a really nice taste)

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

Preheat oven to 400*

Place onions in 13 x 9 baking dish lightly coated with oil – drizzle with oil and toss to coat

Bake 40 min – stirring once @ 20 min

Drizzle sherry over onions – stir to combine – bake 40 min – stirring once @ 20 min

Melt butter in a small saucepan – add flour stirring til smooth – slowly add milk stirring til blended – bring to boil – cook 1 min or til thickened – remove from heat – add cheese salt and pepper – stir til cheese melted and smooth

Pour mixture over onions and stir to combine – bake at 400* for 20 min or until mixture is thick and beginning to brown on top – let stand 10 min before serving

I've tried this ... it's wonderful!