12 Thanksgiving Onion, Leek, and Shallot Recipes for Different Flavors

12 Thanksgiving Onion, Leek, and Shallot Recipes for Different Flavors

HomeCooking Tips, Recipes12 Thanksgiving Onion, Leek, and Shallot Recipes for Different Flavors

Onions leeks and shallots are the building blocks for a lot of flavour but they can also be the stars of the sky on their own.

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12 Thanksgiving Side Dishes With a Twist

Onions leeks and shallots are undoubtedly staples on the Thanksgiving grocery list: we buy them to use in stocks stuffings and salad dressings or as aromatic additions. Aside from the obligatory pearl onion side dish they’re not often the star of the show—or even a starring role. Well that’s about to change! We’ve rounded up some recipes that prove that onions leeks and shallots deserve a more prominent place on your Thanksgiving table from sweet cipollini onions caramelized and tossed with green beans and mushrooms to cheesy bacony onion potato gratin to savory French onion soup-inspired bread pudding. These recipes will have you loading up your shopping cart with more onions leeks and shallots—no complaints here!

These soft and sweet leek strips are fried in butter and topped with cream and Parmesan cheese. They are a luxurious addition to any festive main course and are a tasty alternative to silver onions.

Here the flavors and delicious texture of French onion soup are packed into a hearty cheesy bread pudding that's perfect as a side dish or main course.