Southern Depression-Era Onion Supper 🧅✨

A humble, comforting dish born out of the Great Depression—creamy onions simmered in a simple milk-based sauce, served warm with bread or biscuits.

Ingredients 🛒

• 4 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups milk
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Sauté onions: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until soft and lightly golden.
2. Make roux: Sprinkle flour over onions, stirring to coat. Cook 1–2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
3. Add milk: Slowly pour in milk, stirring constantly until sauce thickens.
4. Season: Add salt (and pepper if desired). Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
5. Serve: Enjoy hot over toasted bread, biscuits, or rice for a filling supper.

Tips 🌟

• Extra flavor: Add a pinch of black pepper or paprika.
• Variation: Stir in shredded cheese for a richer sauce.
• Serving idea: Pair with cornbread or serve as a side to roasted meats.

Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: ~30 minutes
• Servings: 4

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Southern Depression-Era Onion Supper—simple, creamy, and comforting 🧅✨”

• Comment prompt: “Would you serve it with bread or rice?”
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