Smiling Onions

• 6 white onions, sliced
• 1 red sweet bell pepper, julienned
• 12 cup butter, divided
• 1 (10 ounce) box frozen green peas, thawed
• 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 12 cups half-and-half
• 12 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

1. In large skillet over low heat saute onions and bell peppers in 1/4 cup butter, being careful not to let onions brown.
2. Add peas and almonds, stirring well.
3. In small saucepan melt 1/4 cup butter and add cornstarch, salt and pepper and stir until smooth.
4. Gradually stir in cream and parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until thickened.
5. Pour over onion-pea mixture.
6. Pour into a buttered 3 quart casserole dish.
7. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
8. Remove from oven and sprinkle crumbled bacon over top of casserole.

white onions, red sweet bell pepper, butter, green peas, slivered almonds, cornstarch, salt, white pepper, parmesan cheese, bacon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/smiling-onions-73706 (may not work)