Tropea red onion pgi au gratin

Tropea red onions are particularly appreciated for their delicate taste, generally sweeter than others.

This recipe for Tropea onions au gratin is perfect to enhance this characteristic of theirs!

A simple baked side dish enriched with a crispy and fragrant breadcrumb coating, ideal to accompany meat, fish and cheese.

The ingredient to prepare the Tropea red onion pgi au gratin

  • 8 red onions from Tropea igp
  • 100 gr of breadcrumbs
  • 50 gr of seasoned pecorino cheese
  • extra virgin olive oil flavoured with hot pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste

How to prepare the Tropea red onion pgi au gratin

Start by cleaning and slicing the PGI Tropea red onions.

In a bowl, add the breadcrumbs, seasoned pecorino cheese, a little salt and ground pepper, and mix everything together. Place the Tropea red onion slices on a lightly oiled baking tray and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.

Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil with hot pepper and place in the oven.

Check the browning and baking after the first 5-6 minutes, being careful not to let the onions dry out.

Serve warm with a good glass of red wine.