Jen wrote:

> "Reg" > wrote in message
> et...
>
>>This isn't just sautéed onions. The recipe calls specifically
>>for crispy fried onions for the topping. Standard casserole
>>methodology here.
>>
>><http://www.frenchs.com/recipe/frenchs/product_ffo_o.jsp>
>
> I see now! I'm just so used to tinned things being in liquid. I don't know
> if we have them here in Oz, but I'll still go fresh fried ones though
> anyway.
>
> Thanks

As long as it's crispy you'll get the right effect.

I've witnessed many a casserole served over the years, and I've
seen just about everything crispy you can imagine used for the
topping. Even stuff like corn chips. Here in the US there's an
entire trailer culture raised on the these things.

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Reg