Stuffed Onions

This is a lovely side dish, I always think it works best with a roast dinner, but to be honest it goes with most things.

For 2 people
2 good size onions
2 tbls chopped fresh sage
2 oz strong cheddar, grated
2 tbls pine nuts
1 slice of bread, crust removed
knob of butter
salt & pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 mushrooms, finely chopped

Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees

1, Simmer the onions in boiled water for 15 mins. drain and allow to cool enough so you can handle them
2, scoop out the insides and chop. Put the remaining outer layers on a lightly oiled baking tray
3, melt the butter with a dash of olive oil in a frying pan, then add the chopped onions, mushrooms, garlic, sage, and pine nuts, season and stir well.
4, cook for about 4 minutes, everything should be melting into each other. Take off the heat and break small pieces of bread into the mixture, add the cheese and mix well till fully combined.
5, Stuff the onion "shell" with the mixture, brush the onions with olive oil and bake in the oven for 20 mins