Best 6 Baked Whole Sweet Onion Recipes

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Baked whole sweet 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 roasted in the oven with minimal effort. Simply slice off the top of the onion, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake until the onions are tender and caramelized. The result is a sweet and savory dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

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

SWEET ROASTED ONIONS



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This vegetarian side dish works well with a Sunday roast. Sweeten the whole onions with balsamic vinegar and maple syrup

Provided by James Martin

Categories     Side dish

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 small red onions , see tip, below
1 ½ tbsp olive oil
1 ½ tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp maple syrup

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Cut about 1cm off the top and bottom of each onion and peel off the skin. Nestle the onions in a small roasting tin or casserole dish, so that they fit snugly together in a single layer. Drizzle over the oil and balsamic vinegar, season, then get your hands in and toss the onions to coat. Cover the tin with foil and roast for 40 mins until tender.
  • Remove the foil and drizzle over the maple syrup, then return to the oven, uncovered, for 20-30 mins, until the onions are caramelised.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

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

Tips:

  • Choose large, firm sweet onions. Smaller onions may burn before the centers are cooked through.
  • Slice off the root end of the onion, leaving the top intact.
  • Rub the onion with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Wrap the onion tightly in foil and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour, or until tender.
  • Allow the onion to cool slightly before unwrapping and slicing.
  • Serve the onion as a side dish or use it in your favorite recipes.
  • For a more flavorful onion, roast it with a pat of butter, a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, and a sprinkle of brown sugar.
  • Add some chopped herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, to the onion before baking for extra flavor.
  • If you don't have foil, you can bake the onion in a covered baking dish.
  • Be careful not to overcook the onion, or it will become mushy.

Conclusion:

Baked whole sweet onions are a delicious and versatile side dish. They can be served with a variety of main courses, or they can be used in salads, sandwiches, and other dishes. They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, try baking a whole sweet onion.

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