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| onions (chopped): 5 cups |
| unsalted butter: 1/4 cup |
| sherry (wine): 1/3 cup |
| granulated sugar: 1 tsp |
| black pepper: 1/4 tsp (& salt) |
| parmesan cheese (grated): 1/3 cup |
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1. Cook onions in rapidly boiling water for 1 minute; drain and cool slightly. To peel, cut a small X in top of onion. Squeeze from the root end to slip the skin off. Trim away the roots, if necessary.
2.In a large skillet cook onions, covered, in lightly salted boiling water for 10 to 12 minutes or just until tender; drain. Cover and chill up to 24 hours.
3. Let onions stand at room temperature about 30 minutes. In a large skillet melt butter over medium heat; stir in sherry, sugar, salt, and pepper. Add onions and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until onions start to brown and butter mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally. Turn into serving dish; sprinkle with cheese. Makes 8 servings.
To serve right away: Onions may be prepared without the chilling step.