Description
A savory and flavorful baked onion dish that’s both simple to prepare and delicious to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet onions
- 2 Tablespoons butter divided
- 2 teaspoons chili onion crunch
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or regular)
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning blend
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Peel the onions and use a paring knife to carefully cut a hole in the top of each onion about 1-inch in diameter. Use a small spoon or butter knife to scoop out the onion to create a well that goes halfway down into the onion.
- Slice 1 Tablespoon of the butter into two pieces and place one piece in the well of each onion.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the microwave. Into the melted butter add the chili onion crunch, minced garlic, paprika, Old Bay seasoning, Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the two onions so it fills the center wells and spread some of the mixture over the sides of the onions.
- Wrap each onion tightly in foil and place in a baking dish.
- Bake the onions for 50-60 minutes, or until fork tender. Check the onions at the end of the baking time and if they’re not yet tender, continue to bake until tender, checking every 10 minutes (the baking time will depend on the size of the onions).
- Peel the foil back from the top of the onions. Add more melted butter and seasonings if desired.
- Optional: Set the oven to broil. Return the onions to the oven and broil for 2-3 minutes to slightly caramelize the top.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for a brighter flavor.
- Adjust seasonings to taste if you prefer more spice.
- Serve as a side dish or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg