Baked onions are a simple yet delightful dish that can be enjoyed as a side or a main course. They are versatile and can be paired with a variety of other ingredients, making them a great option for those who like to experiment in the kitchen. The key to achieving perfectly baked onions is to use the right combination of ingredients and to cook them at the correct temperature for the proper amount of time. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to creating the best baked onions with thyme, ensuring that your dish turns out flavorful and tender every time.
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BAKED ONIONS WITH THYME
Categories Herb Onion Side Bake Vegetarian Winter Gourmet Vegan Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 (first course) servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cut a slice from both ends of each onion, then halve onions crosswise. Discard outer layers from onions, leaving about a 2 1/2-inch diameter.
- Arrange onions, trimmed ends down, in an oiled 13- by 9-inch baking pan. Drizzle with oil.
- Remove leaves from 2 thyme sprigs and sprinkle over onions. Season with sea salt and pepper, then scatter remaining 8 sprigs over onions. Pour wine over onions.
- Bake, uncovered, in middle of oven, basting with pan juices twice during baking, 40 minutes. Add water to pan and bake until onions are browned and tender, about 50 minutes more. Serve hot or at room temperature.
ROASTED RED ONION WITH THYME AND BUTTER
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Try to get 6 equal-sized medium to large red onions. Remove the first layer of skin. With a knife, just take the bottom of the core end of the onion off, to give it a flat base, and make 2 cuts in a cross-shape in the top, cutting half way down (do not cut right through into quarters). Push some chopped or pounded fresh thyme into these gaps with a good pinch of salt (it's important to get the salt right into the gaps) and a little knob of butter. I prefer to cook the onions in an earthenware dish on a thin layer of sea salt or I put them in with my roast chicken or lamb and they cook quite happily in the same tray. Place in the oven fat 200C/400 F/Gas 6 for 30-35 minutes.
- These onions are great with a roast, so tasty and sweet.
CARAMELIZED ONIONS WITH THYME
Steps:
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or pan set over medium-high heat. Peel and slice the onions into rounds while the butter is melting and add them to the pot. Toss to coat the onions and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Turn the heat down to medium and do not cover the pot. You want these babies to get brown! Stir occasionally, for about 10 to 15 minutes, then turn the heat to medium-low. Keep stirring (switch to a spatula or wooden spoon to scrape up the browned bits) until the onions are browned and soft. Add the thyme leaves, toss and remove from the heat. These will keep for 5 days in a covered bowl in the refrigerator. Use the leftovers with eggs, on top of a salad, or straight from the bowl with a fork.
BAKED BRIE WITH MUSHROOMS AND THYME
This is a wonderfully indulgent appetizer! I sometimes roast 2 heads (not cloves) of garlic and let my guests spread some garlic on the bread before spreading the cheese on...divine!! Tho the recipe calls for brie in a box, I usually buy a round of Brie and put it into a small oven-proof dish. I have also used minced green onions instead of the shallots with good results. If the baby bella shrooms are large, cut them into quarters.To cut the top off the round of Brie more easily, first place the cheese in the freezer for a few minutes to firm it up slightly. If you can get a sour dough baguette in your neck of the woods I highly recommend it! This is adapted from a recipe of Rick Rodgers.
Provided by Scoutie
Categories Cheese
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add crimini and shiitakes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook until brown, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add shallot and stir until soft, about 1 minute. Add wine and boil until almost dry. Stir in thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool.
- Using sharp knife, cut top rind from Brie; discard. Place Brie in oven-proof dish. Mound mushroom mixture atop Brie.
- DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.
- Preheat oven to 350°F Place Brie with mushrooms on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until cheese begins to melt and mushrooms are warmed through, about 15 minutes. Serve hot with baguette slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 767.9, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 71.7, Sodium 1269.4, Carbohydrate 100.8, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 6.2, Protein 34.2
BAKED CHICKEN WITH ONIONS, POTATOES, GARLIC, AND THYME
In this one-pan dinner, lemon, garlic, and fresh thyme infuse the chicken and potatoes as they roast.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange chicken, potatoes, onion, garlic, thyme, and lemon in a 12-by-16-inch roasting pan. Whisk together oil and vinegar and drizzle over chicken and vegetables. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper. Turn chicken skin side up. Roast until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 597 g, Fat 35 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 45 g
BAKED ONIONS
Make and share this Baked Onions recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Dudo
Categories Onions
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Peel onions, leaving bases intact and place in a baking dish.
- Combine butter and oil in a bowl.
- Brush onions liberally with mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown.
BAKED BRIE WITH CARAMELIZED PEARS, SHALLOTS AND THYME
Brie baked in a round sourdough bread bowl makes this ultimately easy! You could substitute a sweet chutney for the topping for even easier prep. I microwaved the final product for a few minutes to speed up the cooking (couldn't wait for it to be ready!)
Provided by Heidi T
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Hot Cheese Dip Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; cook and stir for 1 minute to soften. Add thinly sliced pears; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Pour in white wine, brown sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper; increase heat to medium-high and simmer until the liquid has evaporated, and the pears have lightly caramelized, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Cut a Brie-sized hole in the top of the sourdough bread to within 1/2-inch of the bottom. Cut the removed bread into pieces for serving, set aside. Score the Brie around it's edge, using a paring knife to cut 1/4-inch deep. Cut in half by looping an 18-inch piece of very thin string, or unflavored dental floss around the scored Brie and pulling the ends in opposite directions.
- Place the bottom half of the Brie, cut-side-up, into the sourdough loaf. Top with 1/2 of the pear mixture and sprinkle with 1/2 of the slivered almonds. Place the remaining brie half on top, spread with remaining pear mixture, and sprinkle with remaining slivered almonds. Place on a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until soft and gooey. Serve with sliced sourdough bread and crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 32.2 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 649.7 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
ONIONS BAKED WITH ROSEMARY AND CREAM
A wonderful aromatic blend of onions and rosemary perfect for Thanksgiving dinner or any holiday feast. I first tried this dish during the holidays last year and everyone wanted the recipe--it was the hit of the dinner.
Provided by rowdy
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 2h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Slice about 1/4 inch off of the tops and bottoms of the onions. Cut in half crosswise leaving the skin on, and arrange cut side up in a shallow baking dish. Pour the chicken stock over and around the onion halves, then drizzle with olive oil. Season liberally with salt, pepper and rosemary. Place on top of a cookie sheet to catch any splatters that may occur.
- Bake uncovered for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until onion is easily pierced with a knife and liquid has reduced by 1/2. Remove the dish from the oven, and pour the cream over the onions. Return to the oven, and continue to bake uncovered until the pan juices have thickened slightly and onions are browned, up to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 27.4 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 240.6 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
BAKED VIDALIA ONIONS
Vidalia onion recipes are some of my favorites to whip up. Served alongside any of a variety of fish and meats, these tender onions are a nice change of pace. Folks find it a fun and flavorful side dish. -Norma Durham, Rogersville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Quarter onions halfway through and open slightly. Place each on a 18x12-in. piece of heavy-duty foil. Place 2 teaspoons butter in center of each onion; sprinkle with salt, pepper and, if desired, garlic salt. Fold foil to seal tightly. Bake at 350° until onions are tender, 50-60 minutes. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right onions: Use medium-sized yellow or white onions for this recipe, as they hold their shape well and have a mild flavor.
- Slice the onions evenly: This will ensure that they cook evenly throughout.
- Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will help you to make clean, even cuts.
- Don't crowd the onions in the pan: Make sure there is enough space between the onions so that they can cook evenly.
- Cook the onions over medium heat: This will help to prevent them from burning.
- Stir the onions occasionally: This will help to ensure that they cook evenly.
- Add the thyme at the end of cooking: This will help to preserve its flavor.
- Serve the onions immediately: They are best enjoyed when they are hot and crispy.
Conclusion:
Baked onions with thyme are a simple but flavorful side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your onions mild or caramelized, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give baked onions with thyme a try.
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