Best 8 Hot Onion Squares Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing Hot Onion Squares, a culinary delight that combines the sharp, savory flavors of onion with a crispy, golden crust. These delectable treats are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual gathering or a formal party. The recipe provides detailed instructions for creating the perfect Hot Onion Squares, ensuring a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior. Additionally, the article includes variations to cater to different dietary preferences, including a gluten-free version for those with gluten sensitivities. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S ONION SQUARES



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My grandma brought this recipe with her when she emigrated from Italy as a young wife and mother. It is still a family favorite. -Janet Eddy, Stockton, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups sliced onions
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
5 tablespoons shortening
2/3 cup 2% milk
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 8-10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan; top with onions., Combine egg and sour cream; spread over onion layer. Bake until golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Cut into squares. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ONION SQUARES



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I found this recipe in my Grandma Williams church cookbook. I thought it was worth sharing for all you onion lovers out there. These are very good! I like to eat these on the side with a bowl of pinto beans....yummy! *Google Pic*

Provided by Sandy Griffith

Categories     Other Breads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup sweet milk
2 cups biscuit mix
2 teasppons of poppy seeds
2 cups sweet onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 egg
3/4 cup sour cream
paprika

Steps:

  • 1. Blend egg, milk, biscuit mix, and poppy seeds.
  • 2. Turn into 9x9 inch pan.
  • 3. Fry onion in butter until lightly browned.
  • 4. Spread onions on dough.
  • 5. Beat egg with sour cream.
  • 6. Spread sour cream mixture on onions.
  • 7. Bake at 400 for 25 minutes.
  • 8. Remove from oven.
  • 9. Sprinkle a little paprika on top.
  • 10. Cut into squares.
  • 11. Serve warm.

ONION SQUARES



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Is it a vegetable side dish or is it corn bread? This recipe comes from The New American Diet Cookbook and is credited to having originated in eastern Oregon. It is deliciously different and goes well with stews, bean soup or chili.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large sweet onion, sliced
1/2 cup low-fat yogurt
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1 eggs or 1/4 cup egg substitute
1 cup creamed corn
Tabasco sauce
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Spray a non-stick 9 x 9 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Saute the onion slices in a nonstick skillet until soft and slightly browned.
  • Add yogurt, dill weed and salt; mixing well.
  • In a medium size bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, oil, fat free milk and egg; mix well.
  • Add corn and a few dashes of Tabasco sauce.
  • Pour the batter into prepared pan, spread with onion mixture and sprinkle with grated cheese.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly brown.
  • Cut into 9 squares and serve.

HOT ONION SQUARES



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Categories     Bread     Milk/Cream     Onion     Side     Bake     Winter     Sour Cream     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups very thinly sliced onion
7 tablespoons lard
cayenne to taste
2 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon double-acting baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk
1 large egg
3/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a heavy skillet cook the onion in 2 tablespoons of the lard over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is golden, stir in the cayenne and salt and pepper to taste, and reserve the mixture. Onto a sheet of wax paper sift together the flour, the baking powder, and the salt and sift the mixture again into a bowl. Add the remaining 5 tablespoons lard and blend the mixture until it resembles fine meal. Stir in the milk, stirring until the dough is combined well, turn the dough onto a floured surface, and knead it for 30 seconds. Pat the dough into a 9-inch square, press it evenly into a greased 9-inch-square pan, and top it with the reserved onion mixture. In a small bowl whisk together the egg, the sour cream, and salt and pepper to taste, pour the mixture over the onion mixture, smoothing it with a spatula to cover the onion mixture evenly, and bake the bread in the middle of a preheated 450°F. oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until it is cooked through. Cut the bread into squares and serve it hot.

CRISP ONION SQUARES



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Three easy ingredients season this fun flat bread from Myra Innes of Auburn, Kansas. "It's simple to make with refrigerated crescent roll dough and easy to slice into savory squares with a pizza cutter," she attests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Unroll crescent dough and place on an ungreased baking sheet; seal perforations and press into an 8-in. x 6-in. rectangle. Spread with butter; sprinkle with onion and garlic salt. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BLUE CHEESE AND CARAMELIZED ONION SQUARES



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This recipe comes from Bon Appetit. Sweet caramelized onions and pungent blue cheese make a good pair in the simply but elegant appetizer. I have served this many times and everyone loves it.

Provided by Laureen in B.C.

Categories     For Large Groups

Time 1h5m

Yield 42 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 cups blue cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Crust:.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl to blend. Make a well in the centre of dry ingredients.
  • Whisk milk,olive oil and melted butter in liquid measuring cup to blend.
  • Slowly pour milk mixture into well in dry ingredients, stirring until just blended and smooth.
  • Roll out dough on lightly flour surface to 10x13 rectangle.
  • Transfer dough to rimmed baking sheet. Re-form dough to fit pan. Pierce dough allover with fork.
  • Let dough rest while preparing topping.
  • Topping:.
  • Melt butter with oil in large skillet over high heat.
  • Add onions and cook until onions are soft and begin to brown,stirring frequently , about 10 minutes.
  • Add rosemary, sugar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce to medium and continue to cook until onion are soft and dark brown, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. Cool.
  • Spread onion mixture evenly over dough.
  • Sprinkler with cheese.
  • Bake until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling, about 20 minutes.
  • Let Cool.
  • Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.9, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7, Sodium 138.2, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 1.9

HOT ONION SQUARES



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Categories     Herb

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups very thinly sliced onion
7 tablespoons lard
cayenne to taste
2 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon double-acting baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk
1 large egg
3/4 sour cream

Steps:

  • In a heavy skillet cook the onion in 2 tablespoons of the lard over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is golden brown, stir in the cayenne and salt and pepper to taste, and reserve the mixture. Onto a sheet of wax paper sift together the flour, the baking powder, and the slat and sift the mixture again into a bowl, add the remaining 5 tablespoons of lard and blend the mixture until it resembles fine meal, stir in the milk, stirring until the dough is combined well, turn the dough onto a floured surface, and knead it for 30 seconds. Pat the dough into a 9- inch square pan, press evenly into a greased 9-inch square pan, and top it with the reserved onion mixture. In a small bowl whisk together the egg, the sour cream, and salt and pepper to taste, pour the mixture over the onion mixture, smoothing it with a spatula to cover the onion mixture evenly, and bake the bread in the middle of a preheated 450 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until it is cooked through. Cut the bread into squares and serve it hot

HOT ONION SQUARES



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Categories     Vegetable

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups very thinly sliced onion
7 tablespoons lard
cayenne to taste
1 tablespoon double acting baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk
1 large egg
3/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a heavy skillet cook the onion in 2 tabelspoons of the lard over moderately low heat, stirring until it is golden, stir in the cayenne and salt and pepper to taste and reserve the mixture. Onto a sheet of wax paper sift together the flour, the baking powder and the salt and sift the mixture again into a bowl. Add the remaining 5 tablespoons lard and blend the mixture until it resembles fine meal. Stir in the milk, stirring until the dough is combined well, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it for 30 seconds. Pat the dough into a 9 inch square, press it evenly into a greased 9 inch square pan and top it with the reserved onion mixture. In a small bowl whisk together the egg the sour cream and salt and pepper to taste, pour the mixture over the onion mixture, smoothing it with a spatula to cover the onion mixture evenly and bake the bread in the middle of a preheated oven at 450 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes oruntil it is cooked through. Cut the bread into squares and serve it hot.

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the onions. This will help them cook evenly.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the onion by hand. Just be sure to grate it finely.
  • Be careful not to overcook the onions. They should be softened but still have a little bit of bite to them.
  • If you like your onion squares crispy, cook them for a few minutes longer.
  • Serve the onion squares hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Hot onion squares are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are crispy, flavorful, and addictive. So next time you are looking for a snack or appetizer, give these hot onion squares a try. You won't be disappointed!

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