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Cheddar Onion Squares
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 24
When I was a child, my parents always served these appetizers before holiday meals. I like to use sharp cheddar cheese for more intense flavor. —Debi Burrell-Thiem, Omaha, Nebraska
Ingredients:
3/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup water
topping:
3 cups coarsely chopped onions
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup diced pimientos
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the cheese and water just until moistened. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 350°.
2. In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in the pimientos. Spread over crust. Combine the egg, sour cream, salt, paprika and pepper; spread over onion layer. Bake for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Cut into 1-1/2-in. squares. Serve warm. Yield: 4 dozen.
By RecipeOfHealth.com