**Glazed Baked Onions: A Sweet and Savory Side Dish Delight**
If you're looking for a simple yet impressive side dish that will tantalize your taste buds, look no further than glazed baked onions. These caramelized beauties are a perfect accompaniment to any main course, whether it's a juicy steak, roasted chicken, or grilled fish. With their naturally sweet flavor enhanced by a glaze of brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, and herbs, these onions offer a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. This article presents two variations of this classic recipe: a traditional glazed baked onion recipe and a more modern take featuring a tangy mustard glaze. Both recipes are easy to follow and require minimal ingredients, making them a great option for busy home cooks. So, fire up your oven and get ready to experience the irresistible charm of glazed baked onions.
**Traditional Glazed Baked Onions:**
This classic recipe showcases the natural sweetness of onions, caramelized to perfection in a combination of butter and olive oil. A simple glaze made from brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of thyme adds a delightful depth of flavor. The result is tender, flavorful onions that are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
**Mustard-Glazed Baked Onions:**
For a more tangy and robust flavor profile, try this variation featuring a mustard glaze. Dijon mustard, honey, and balsamic vinegar are combined to create a glaze that perfectly complements the caramelized onions. The result is a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy side dish that will add a pop of flavor to your next meal.
HONEY-GLAZED ONIONS
Onions lose their bite and transform into a mellow, tender veggie when they're baked in the oven with a sweet and tangy sauce. Keeping the root end of the onions intact keeps them together while they cook. Serve this easy side dish alongside grilled or roasted pork, chicken or steak.
Provided by Carolyn Casner
Categories Healthy Onion Recipes
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Combine butter and oil in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Whisk in vinegar, broth (or wine), honey, salt and pepper.
- Leaving onions whole, remove the papery outer skins. Cut the onions in half from stem through root end. Place the onions in the baking dish, cut-sides up. Loosely cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil. Using tongs, carefully turn the onions, keeping them intact. Bake, uncovered, until the onions are very tender and the honey mixture has thickened, 25 to 30 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 149.7 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
GLAZED PEARL ONIONS
Steps:
- Combine 1 pound frozen pearl onions, 1 cup chicken broth and 2 tablespoons each molasses, cider vinegar and butter in a skillet; season with salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced to a glaze, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
ROASTED ONIONS
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
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
GOLDEN BAKED ONIONS
I love to invent new dishes, but I also enjoy making tried-and-true recipes, like my mom's baked onions. The onions are a rich and satisfying side dish with poultry and beef, but they can also be a meal all by themselves!-Chris Gaskill, Knoxville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk, pepper and 2 cups cheese. Stir in onions., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Brush bread slices with melted butter on one side. Arrange buttered side up over cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. If desired, broil 4-6 in. from heat until bread is golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 642 calories, Fat 47g fat (29g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 750mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
GLAZED ONIONS
Steps:
- Place onions in a baking dish. Add honey, seasoning and butter. Bake in 450 degree oven for about 1 hour.
BALSAMIC ROASTED ONIONS
Categories Onion Side Roast Quick & Easy Vinegar Winter Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Position 1 rack in center and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 500°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with foil. Cut onions through root end into 3/4-inch-thick wedges. Place in medium bowl; toss with oil. Arrange onions, cut side down, on baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until onions are brown and tender, rotating pans in oven and turning onions once, about 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sugar and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Add vinegar. Return to heat. Simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. (Onions and balsamic glaze can be made 1 day ahead. Cool. Cover separately and chill. Rewarm onions in 375°F oven about 15 minutes. Stir glaze over low heat to rewarm.)
- Arrange onions on platter. Drizzle glaze over. Sprinkle with parsley.
BAKED ONION SLICES
Slices of onions baked with honey, mustard and sage. These are wonderful with any entrée, especially when served with chicken. Source: Foodland Ontario booklet
Provided by Elly in Canada
Categories Onions
Time 38m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine mustard, oil, honey, sage, pepper and salt.
- Slice onions crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- Place in single layer in greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
- Brush generously with mustard mixture.
- Cover with foil, bake 425F (220C) oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.7, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 378.3, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 9.2, Protein 1.4
BALSAMIC-GLAZED ONIONS
These roasted browned onions get an added kick from the balsamic vinegar.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place onions on sheet; toss with oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper.
- With another piece of foil, cover baking sheet, and seal tightly. Roast until onions have begun to soften, about 30 minutes. Uncover, and continue to roast, tossing occasionally, until onions have softened and browned, about 30 minutes. Toss with remaining vinegar, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g
ROASTED (OR GRILLED) WHOLE ONIONS
There are some similar recipes, but none using Worcestershire sauce - the secret to my whole onion recipe. Everyone loves them, no one believes how simple they are. You can roast in the oven or on the grill.
Provided by Deb Wolf
Categories Low Protein
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400F or get a heap of coals glowing in your grill.
- Carefully make 8 cuts down to, but not through the root end of each onion. To keep from cutting too far, it helps to put the onion inside a canning ring.
- Working with one onion at a time, place an onion onto a square of heavy duty aluminum foil.
- Very gently, push your finger into the top of the onion, to loosen the wedges enough to pour the bouillon granules into the center of the onion.
- Drizzle the onion with 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce.
- Smear 1/2 tablespoon of butter on top of the onion and into the cuts.
- Gather the corners of the foil and wrap tightly. It will look like a giant hershey kiss.
- To bake in the oven:.
- Place all wrapped onions into a baking dish so that they will stay upright.
- Roast in a 400F oven for 45 to 70 minutes or until soft.
- To roast on a grill:.
- Place the onions, individually on the grill grate. Rotate the location of the onions occasionally, being careful to keep them upright. Roast in a covered, hot grill 45 to 70 minutes or until soft.
MUSTARDY BAKED ONIONS
Simple oven-roasted red onions with punchy mustard and balsamic coating make a vibrant side that's really versatile
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Side dish
Time 53m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Slice the root off each onion to create a flat bottom, then carefully peel, leaving the onion whole. Cut a deep cross in the top of each, then poke in a sprig of rosemary, dot with butter and place in a roasting tray. Pour a little of the balsamic vinegar over each one and season. Wrap the tray in foil and bake in the oven for 30 mins. Meanwhile, mix together the mustard and sugar and set aside.
- Remove the tray from the oven, take off the foil and spoon a little of the mustard mixture onto each onion. Return to the oven for 15 mins, uncovered, to caramelise.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
GLAZED BAKED ONIONS
We threw these together to go with a roast pork meal(the pork was very dry)so voila! I didn't use the cloves, personal preference, next time am going to make 2 batches and one of them with cloves(often used in Caribbean cooking). They were delicious! Mealsforyou.com.
Provided by Manami
Categories Onions
Time 1h
Yield 1 baking dish
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Cut 1/2 inch off the top of each onion with a sharp knife.
- Combine remaining ingredients, except water, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Shake vigorously.
- Fit onions snugly into a baking dish.
- Pour water in bottom of dish and drizzle 1 Tbs. honey glaze over each onion.
- Bake 50 minutes or until tender, basting with additional glaze every 10-15 minutes.
Tips:
- Choose the Right Onions: Use medium-sized yellow or white onions for this recipe. They should be firm and have intact outer layers. Avoid using large onions, as they may not cook evenly.
- Slice Evenly: Cut the onions into even slices to ensure consistent cooking. Use a sharp knife and make sure the slices are about 1/2-inch thick.
- Use Good Quality Olive Oil: Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice for this recipe. It will add a delicious flavor and help the onions caramelize beautifully.
- Don't Crowd the Onions: Spread the onion slices in a single layer on the baking sheet. Overcrowding will prevent them from cooking evenly and becoming crispy.
- Season Well: Use a generous amount of salt and pepper to season the onions. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika, to taste.
- Glaze the Onions: The glaze is what gives these onions their sweet and tangy flavor. Make sure to brush the onions with the glaze several times during the baking process.
Conclusion:
Glazed baked onions are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer them sweet, savory, or somewhere in between, these onions are sure to please. So, next time you're looking for a simple but flavorful side dish, give glazed baked onions a try!
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