If you have leftover French fried onions from Thanksgiving that didn't make it onto a green bean casserole, here are a few tasty recipe ideas to use them up:
Crispy Onion-Topped Mashed Potatoes: Prepare a batch of mashed potatoes and spread them in a baking dish. Sprinkle the leftover French fried onions on top and bake in the oven until the onions are golden and crispy.
Onion-Crusted Chicken: Dip chicken breasts or chicken tenders in beaten egg, then coat them with a mixture of crushed French fried onions, breadcrumbs, and your preferred seasonings. Bake or pan-fry the chicken until cooked through and the coating is crispy.
Crunchy Onion Soup: Sprinkle the leftover French fried onions over a bowl of hot soup, such as tomato or vegetable. The onions will add a delightful crunch and extra flavor to your comforting bowl of soup.
Onion-Topped Salads: Use the French fried onions as a crunchy topping for salads. They work particularly well with green salads, adding texture and a touch of savory flavor.
Onion-Stuffed Burgers: Mix some French fried onions into your ground beef when making burgers. The onions will add a delicious crunch and extra flavor to your burgers. Grill or cook them as usual.
Onion-Crusted Fish: Dip fish fillets in beaten egg or melted butter, then coat them with crushed French fried onions mixed with breadcrumbs and herbs. Bake or pan-fry the fish until cooked through and the coating is crispy.
Onion-Topped Casseroles: Aside from green bean casserole, you can use French fried onions as a topping for other casseroles such as macaroni and cheese, chicken and rice, or sweet potato casserole. Sprinkle the onions on top before baking to create a crispy, flavorful crust.
These ideas should help you make delicious use of your leftover French fried onions in creative ways beyond the traditional green bean casserole. Enjoy your culinary adventures!