Best 6 Onion Cups Recipes

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Onion cups are a versatile and delicious appetizer or side dish that can be prepared in a variety of ways. They are made by hollowing out the center of an onion, then filling it with a mixture of ingredients such as vegetables, meat, or cheese. Onion cups can be baked, broiled, or grilled, and they are often served with a dipping sauce. With their crispy outer shell and flavorful filling, onion cups are a surefire hit at any gathering. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for onion cups, providing step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure your onion cups turn out perfectly every time.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PHYLLO CUPS WITH CARAMELIZED ONION HORS D'OEUVRES



Phyllo Cups With Caramelized Onion Hors D'oeuvres image

We made these tarts, filled with a savory and onion saute, from various different recipes here on zaar and the testing and tasting was the good part! These were served at the Inauguration of our new North Wing, on May 11, here at the home and now we are going to serve them at the opening of 3 extra dining rooms -- what fun and how nice!

Provided by Manami

Categories     Onions

Time 50m

Yield 1 tray of hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons unsalted margarine
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onions
3/4 cup chopped fresh button mushroom
1/3 cup chopped roasted red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped black olives
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 (2 1/2 ounce) packages miniature phyllo cups, thawed according to pkg directions (15 shells each)
1/3 cup unsalted butter (probably less) or 1/3 cup unsalted margarine (probably less)
1/2 cup soft spreadable cheese with garlic and herbs (probably less)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine in 10" skillet; add onions. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden and caramelized (7-10 minutes). Stir in remaining filling ingredients. Continue cooking until heated through and no more liquid.
  • Set aside. Allow to cool at least 10 minutes.
  • Butter the insides of phyllo cups.
  • Place phyllo cups on ungreased baking sheet; place about 1 scant teaspoon of onion mixture in center of cups. Top with 1 teaspoon cheese.
  • Repeat the process with remaining phyllo cups.
  • Bake 5-8 minutes or until golden brown. (Watch them so they don't burn!).
  • Serve warm.
  • *Filling can be made 1 day ahead. Just bring to room temperature when you are going to make the cups.*.

BREAKFAST ONION CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



Breakfast Onion Cups Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: broccoli floret, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, bacon, large red onion, salt, pepper, chili powder, milk, grated parmesan cheese

Provided by Kate Staben

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups broccoli floret, minced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
7 eggs
5 strips bacon, cooked and diced
1 large red onion
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons milk
grated parmesan cheese, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400˚ (200˚C).
  • Mix eggs, milk, and spices in large mixing bowl.
  • Add broccoli, bacon, and cheese, and continue mixing until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Cut ends off the red onion and then slice in half. Gently pop out rings, using desired size.
  • Heat cast-iron pan on low and place onion rings in the pan.
  • Spoon in small amount of egg mixture and press on the onion ring create a seal, then repeat for all rings.
  • Pour the remaining mixture filling to just about the top of each ring.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Place in oven and cook for 25 minutes, or until eggs are cooked through and slightly puffed and onion rings are tender.
  • Remove from pan immediately and sprinkle with desired topping. (We used grated parmesan cheese.)
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 2 grams

ONION-BEEF MUFFIN CUPS



Onion-Beef Muffin Cups image

"A tube of refrigerated biscuits makes these delicious bites so quick and easy! They're one of my tried-and-true, great lunch recipes and always bring raves.," says Brabara Carlucci of Orange Park, Florida. "In fact, I usually double the recipe just to be sure I have leftovers."-Barbara Carlucci, Orange Park, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 medium onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 beef top sirloin steak (1 inch thick and 6 ounces), cut into 1/8-inch slices
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup beef broth
1 tube (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated flaky biscuits
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook onions in butter over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until very tender. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, cook steak for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink. , Return onions to pan. Stir in the flour, brown sugar and salt until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until thickened., Separate biscuits; split each horizontally into three portions. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of eight ungreased muffin cups, overlapping the sides and tops. Fill each with about 2 tablespoons beef mixture. , Combine mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; sprinkle over filling. Fold dough over completely to enclose filling. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. , Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 2 minutes before removing from pan. Serve warm. , ,

Nutrition Facts :

SAVORY CHEESE & ONION APPETIZER CUPS RECIPE - (4.8/5)



Savory Cheese & Onion Appetizer Cups Recipe - (4.8/5) image

Provided by margiekyle

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette dressing
1 tablespoon oil
2 onions, cut lengthwise in half, then sliced crosswise
24 wonton wrappers
Nonstick cooking spray
3/4 cup Kraft Shredded Italian Five Cheese with a Touch of Philadelphia
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF. Heat dressing and oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions. Cook 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, place 1 wonton wrapper in each of 24 mini muffin pan cups sprayed with cooking spray, extending edges of wrapper over top of cup. Bake 5 minutes. Spoon 1 tablespoon onion into each baked wonton cup. Top with cheese and thyme. Bake 8 to 10 minutes more or until filling is heated through and edges of cups are golden brown.

ONION CUPS



Onion Cups image

This is a wonderfully light side dish FULL of flavor. Try it with My Honey-Lemon Chicken (Recipe #12129) found here at Recipezaar.

Provided by Michelle Bakel

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup sour cream
4 teaspoons horseradish
4 large red onions
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
2 slices bacon, fried until crisp (Save 1 tbsp of grease)
1 (16 ounce) can chopped beets
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 large red bell pepper

Steps:

  • Combine sour cream and horseradish; chill until ready to serve.
  • Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
  • Halve and peel red onion; CAREFULLY remove the outer TWO rings and place into shallow baking dish; upside down.
  • Brush with oil and add 1/2 of salt and pepper.
  • Roast for 15-20 minutes.
  • Fry bacon.
  • Chop peppers, garlic, and remaining onion; brown in leftover bacon grease for about 5 minutes.
  • Place beets, rosemary, and remaining salt/pepper into pan with garlic and peppers; cook another 5 minutes.
  • Carefully turn roasted onions right-side up and place veggies into each cup, stuffing until all mixture is used.
  • Top with crumbled bacon.
  • Return to oven and roast another 5 minutes.
  • Serve with horseradish/sour cream sauce.

FRENCH ONION AND SWISS CHEESE CUPS



French Onion and Swiss Cheese Cups image

Found this recipe years ago never made them because my son is not a fan of onions...decided to finally make it and to my surprise he took one of these cups and ate it with no complaints! If I didnt see it with my own eyes I wouldn't have believed it. Rest of family loved them too.

Provided by Lora DiGs

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

two Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 1/2 lb onions, thinly sliced (about 8 cups)
1 can(s) 7.5 oz refrigerated biscuits
1/4 tsp salt and pepper
1/2 tsp mustard
2 Tbsp butter
1 1/2 Tbsp flour
3/4 c heavy cream or lite (or 1/2 n 1/2)
1 c packed shredded swiss cheese (or thinly sliced)
1 tsp chpd. fresh thyme

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400. Invert a muffin pan and lightly grease4 the back side of ten muffin cups w/olive oil. Pat a biscuit flat and place over greased muffin cup and stretch dough to cover cup. Repeat w/remaining biscuits. Bake until golden brown about 7 minutes....let cool slightly then remove biscuit cups carefully fom pan and invert onto a baking sheet to cool completely.
  • 2. Meanwhile heat a medium cast-iron skillet over med-high heat. Add 2 tblsp. of olive oil and the onions, 1/4 tsp.salt n 1/4 tsp.blk.pepper cook stirring every 3 min. for 15 min. or until onions are softened n are browned. Divide onion mixture among the biscuit cups.
  • 3. In a small saucepan melt butter over med-low heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Pouring slowly whisk in heavy cream (or 1/2 n 1/2) and cook, stirring until thickened. Stir in mustard. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 of the cheese. Season w/ salt n pepper. Spoon the cheese sauce over the onions, sprinkle w/the thyme and remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is melted and biscuit edges are golden ...5 minutes and ENJOY!

Tips:

  • Choose small, firm onions for best results.
  • Slice onions thinly, about 1/8-inch thick.
  • Soak onion slices in cold water for 30 minutes to remove some of the bitter flavor.
  • Pat onion slices dry before cooking to prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Use a large skillet or griddle to cook the onion cups, so they have plenty of room to spread out.
  • Cook onion cups over medium heat, so they have time to caramelize and soften.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet or griddle, or the onion cups will not cook evenly.
  • Season onion cups with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Fill onion cups with your favorite fillings, such as cheese, meat, or vegetables.
  • Bake or broil onion cups until the filling is heated through.

Conclusion:

With their crispy outer shell and flavorful filling, onion cups make a delicious and versatile appetizer or side dish. They can be filled with a variety of ingredients to suit your taste, making them a great option for any occasion. Experiment with different fillings and cooking methods to create your own unique onion cup recipes.

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