Caramelized Onion And Cheddar Cheese Crepe Food

SAVOURY PANCAKES WITH CARAMELISED ONION

Steps:

• Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl. Make a well and crack in the egg and pour in the milk and 1 tbsp of oil.
• Whisk until you have a smooth batter. Set aside.
• Heat the butter in a frying pan and add the onions. Fry until soft.
• Add the mushrooms and balsamic vinegar and cook until it has reduced.
• Add the spinach and wilt and set aside.
• Wipe a frying pan with oiled kitchen paper and heat over a moderate heat. Ladle the batter into the centre of the pan and tilt the pan so the batter spreads thinly around the pan. Cook undisturbed for 30 seconds.
• Flip the pancake and heat the other side for 30 seconds. Once cooked, put the pancake on a plate and cover with foil to keep it warm. Repeat with all the remaining batter.
• Assemble the pancakes by adding a line of the onion mixture and then the grated cheese. Fold and serve.

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Steps:

• Method 1. Melt 75g butter in the microwave or in a small pan on the hob, then set aside to cool slightly. Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl, then add a pinch of salt. Whisk lightly to combine. 2. Crack the eggs into a separate bowl and beat together. Make a well in the centre of the flour and pour in half the beaten egg. Whisk together to make a thick paste. Pour in 1/3 of the milk and whisk again till smoothly combined. Whisk in the remaining eggs, then whisk in the remaining milk with the melted butter. You should have a smooth batter that's the consistency of single cream. Cover the bowl with a clean tea towel and set aside for 1 hr to rest. 3. While the batter rests, caramelise the onions. Peel and finely slice the onions. Pick the thyme leaves off their sprigs. Set a medium pan on a low heat and melt 1 tbsp butter in the pan. Add the onions and thyme leaves and season with a pinch of salt. Gently fry for 30-40 mins, stirring occasionally, till the onions are meltingly soft and browned. This is a slow process but you do get soft, sticky onions at the end. Pop a lid on the pan and set the caramelised onions to one side. 4. Coarsely grate the Comté and Gruyère. Set your oven to a low heat and pop a heatproof plate in there to keep warm. 5. Put a frying pan on a medium heat to warm up for 2-3 mins. Add 1-2 tsp butter and swirl round the pan to melt it. Give the batter a quick whisk to make sure it's evenly mixed. Add a couple of tablespoons or half a ladle of batter to the pan and swirl to coat the base - the crêpe should be thin and lacy, so don't use too much batter. Fry for 2-3 mins, loosening the edges of the crepe with a spatula or palette knife. When the edges have browned, flip the crêpe over and cook for 1-2 mins till golden brown underneath. Slide onto the plate and keep warm in the oven. Repeat till you've used up all the batter. You should make around 8-10 crêpes. 6. To serve, pop a crêpe on a warm serving plate and sprinkle over a little grated cheese. Top with a spoonful of caramelised onions, then fold the crêpe in half, then fold it into quarters. You can pop the stuffed crêpes back into the oven for a few mins to melt the cheese, or serve straight away, garnished with a pinch of thyme leaves. 7. Batter & Batter The batter will keep in the fridge in a sealed tub for 2-3 days, if you don't want to make all the crêpes at the same time.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND CHEDDAR CHEESE CREPE

Steps:

• To make the crepes, in a medium bowl whisk together the flours, xanthan gum, and salt. Add the coconut oil, rice milk, and hot water and stir with a rubber spatula until a thin batter forms.
• Heat a low-sided 8-inch skillet or crepe pan over medium-high heat. Add 1/8 teaspoon coconut oil to the skillet and brush to coat the bottom of the skillet. Pour 1/3 cup batter into the pan and rotate it so the batter coats the entire surface. Cook the crepe until the top is dry, about 1 minute. Slide the spatula under the crepe and flip it. Cook until golden, about 1 minute more, and transfer the crepe to a cooling rack or a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter.
• To make the filling, in a large sauté pan melt 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil. Add the onion and cook until soft and nearly translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the salt, pepper, and cheese and cook until the cheese is melted.
• Lay the crepe on a work surface and spread a layer of filling over the crepe. Sprinkle with a dash more salt and close the crepe. Continue until all the crepes are dressed. Serve immediately.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND WHITE CHEDDAR MAC

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cook the macaroni in boiling water until al dente according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
• Fry the bacon in a dry skillet over medium heat, turning several times, until almost crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside. Pour away all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease. Return the skillet to the heat and add the garlic, onions and thyme. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then cook over medium-low heat until the onions are golden and caramelized, 12 to 15 minutes.
• While the onions cook, make the cheese sauce for the macaroni. Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour, whisking to combine. Cook the flour, stirring, for a minute or so. Continue to whisk as you add the milk, then the heavy cream. Cook until thick and bubbling, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the Cheddar and processed cheese, stirring until completely melted. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Stir in the cooked macaroni until completely coated.
• Add half of the onion mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with half of the macaroni mixture. Repeat with another layer of onions and the remaining macaroni mixture. Dot the top with the goat cheese.
• Chop the bacon and toss with the panko breadcrumbs, oregano, rosemary, melted butter and a pinch of salt. Sprinkle over the top of the dish. Bake until bubbly and golden, about 20 minutes.

CARAMELISED ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan over a low heat.
• Add the onions with a generous pinch of salt and cook slowly for 30-40 mins. Stir occasionally to prevent them from sticking or burning until they become soft and golden. If the onions start to catch, add a splash of water to the pan and mix well.
• Add the sugar and vinegar to give them a sweet, slightly sharp chutney flavour. Keep cooking on a low heat for another 5 mins, stirring occasionally until the mix is sticky, the sugar has dissolved and the vinegar has reduced. The onions are now ready to serve, or use in a recipe.