Best 7 Baked Whole Sweet Onion Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable realm of savory, tender, and caramelized goodness, where whole sweet onions take center stage! Our culinary journey begins with a symphony of flavors and textures, as we explore a collection of enticing recipes that showcase the versatility of this humble vegetable. From classic oven-baked onions, bursting with natural sweetness, to tantalizing stuffed onions, brimming with savory fillings, each recipe promises a unique gustatory experience. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will elevate your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC BAKED VIDALIA ONIONS



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If you got it, flaunt it. Show off your Vidalia onions as the star of the show by baking them and serving as a gourmet side dish. Listen to our editor, Christine Pittman, explain briefly about how to make this side dish, with some great tips along the way, by clicking the play button below: [sc name="bakedonionrotd"][/sc]

Provided by Maria Siriano

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 Vidalia onion
1 vegetable, chicken, or beef bouillon cube
1-2 Tbsp. butter

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Peel your onion, leaving the root intact. If your onion sits level, you can leave it alone. If not, cut a thin slice off the root to create a flat bottom.
  • Use a paring knife to cut a 1 inch deep cone into the top of the onion.
  • Insert a vegetable, chicken or beef bouillon cube into the hole.
  • Fill the rest of the hole with butter, about 1-2 tablespoons. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the filled onion on a sheet of foil large enough to encase it.
  • Wrap the onion in foil, bringing the edges up in the center. Twist the foil together to seal the onion in. Place the foil-wrapped onion on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 45-60 minutes, until the onion is tender. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Sugar 7.5 g, Sodium 963 mg, Fat 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, Cholesterol 31.1 mg

BAKED SWEET ONIONS



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Baking enhances the natural sweetness of my family's favorite Vidalia onions. Perfect alongside beef entrees, this side dish has a similar taste to French onion soup.-Ann Yarber, Goldsby, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 large sweet onions, peeled
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup Burgundy wine or beef broth
8 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Cut each onion into six wedges to within 1/2 in. of the bottom. Place each onion on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square)., In a small bowl, combine the butter, wine, bouillon, thyme and pepper. Spoon over onions; sprinkle with cheese. Fold foil around each onion and seal tightly. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 40-45 minutes or until onions are tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 948mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

BAKED SWEET ONIONS



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This is a nice change of pace fromour usual veggies . It looks lovely with the brown crusty cheese and tastes great.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 medium sweet onions (Vidalia, Maui, Spanish or Walla Walla)
1 cup chicken stock, low sodium
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1 pinch dried thyme
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese (pure parmesan not Kraft)

Steps:

  • Oven should be 375f degrees.
  • Peel the onions, trim the root and cut straight across the top of the onion so it can sit level when inverted Place onions in a baking dish so they snuggle firmly to each other with the root end up Combine the stock, wine, pepper, rosemary& thyme.
  • Pour in to the baking dish with the onions, cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes Turn the onions over so the root side is now down and bake an additional 20 minutes (turn them gently so you do not break them apart) Pour off (save it for other uses like stock) all but a few tbsp of the liquid Sprinkle Onions with the parmesan and return to the oven for 5 minutes to brown the cheese, Serve.

BAKED WHOLE ONIONS



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Make and share this Baked Whole Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Papa D 1946-2012

Categories     Onions

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 -6 medium yellow onions
2 -3 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons butter, melted
paprika
breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
  • Skin the onions, and in a medium sauce pan simmer them in enough chicken broth to cover for 30 minutes.
  • Remove, and place in a buttered baking pan.
  • Mix melted butter with a little paprika, and brush the onions with this mixture. Sprinkle the tops of the onions with bread crumbs, and add the remaining butter mixture to the backing pan.
  • Bake at 375°F for about 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.

ROASTED VIDALIA ONIONS



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Roasted in the oven or on the grill, these onions are simple and tasty. They taste like French onion soup, and smell great. In college I used to put it on the top of my gas stove! Still delicious just the same. Very very easy and loads of flavor.

Provided by LOTUSFLOWER1971

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 Vidalia onions
2 tablespoons butter
2 cubes beef bouillon
2 dashes salt
2 dashes pepper
2 dashes ground paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Peel and core onions, then slice halfway through. Place onions on sections of aluminum foil large enough to wrap them completely. Place a bouillon cube in the center of each onion; place pat of butter on top. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Wrap the onions in foil.
  • Roast in preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 30.7 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1337.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

ROASTED ONIONS



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I love Roasted Onions - no peeling, and the cut surfaces turn rich caramel brown.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 medium unpeeled yellow onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to lowest position; heat to 425 degrees.
  • Cut onions in half; toss with oil and a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper. Place, cut-side down, on a lipped cookie sheet.
  • Roast until tender and cut surfaces are golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Adjust seasonings; drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 148.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

ROASTED SWEET ONIONS JULIA CHILD



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"... a very simple one [recipe] that I (Julia Child) use a great deal, which is just roasting a whole onion. It's such an easy way to do them and they're so delicious." I "Rita" tweaked by adding herbs and a compound butter making this just so yummy! Thanks Julia! Must say love your kitchen!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Onions

Time 10m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large sweet onion
1/2 tablespoon cheese, grated
olive oil, to taste (or Roasted Garlic, Herb Butter, to taste)
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary (or herbs of choice)

Steps:

  • Pierce a whole sweet onion in five or six places with a knife or a pointed chop stick.
  • Put it as is either in a 450 degree oven for 45 minutes (this method will caramelize)or in the microwave oven for 5 on high( this method is steamed but so quick).
  • Remove from oven; cut it in half or open it up.
  • Sprinkle it with grated cheese and olive oil or butter, herbs, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.5, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 4.5, Sodium 73.3, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 6.4, Protein 3

Tips:

  • Choose medium to large yellow or white sweet onions for best results.
  • Trim the tops and roots of the onions, leaving about 1 inch of the stem intact.
  • Peel off the outer layer of skin, leaving the inner layer intact.
  • Slice a thin layer off the bottom of the onion to help it sit flat in the baking dish.
  • Drizzle the onions with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Wrap each onion in aluminum foil, making sure to seal the edges tightly.
  • Bake the onions in a preheated oven at 400°F for 1 hour, or until tender.
  • Allow the onions to cool slightly before unwrapping and serving.

Conclusion:

Baked whole sweet onions are a simple yet delicious side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. They are also a great way to use up leftover onions. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you're looking for a healthy and easy side dish, give baked whole sweet onions a try.

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