Onion Gratin

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cups onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup light cream
• 3 hard-boiled eggs, thinly sliced
• 1 cup gruyere cheese or swiss cheese, grated

Directions

1. 1

   In saucepan melt the butter and cook the onions over medium heat until soft, 45 minutes.

2. 2

   Add flour, stirring, and cook 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Gradually stir in milk and cook 4 minutes: season to taste and add cream.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 400*F.

5. 5

   Cover the bottom of 4 greased individual baking dishes with egg slices; pour the onion sauce into each dish.

6. 6

   Cover with another layer of egg slices and sprinkle with cheese.

7. 7

   Bake until lightly browned, 10 – 15 minutes.