Blue Cheese Crusted Roasted Onions
Elevate your side dish game with these irresistible Blue Cheese Crusted Roasted Onions! This recipe transforms humble yellow onions into a gourmet delight, with their natural sweetness enhanced by roasting and topped with a decadent, buttery blend of crumbled blue cheese and crispy panko breadcrumbs. The roasting process creates tender, caramelized onions, while the golden, cheesy crust adds the perfect savory crunch. Seasoned simply with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper, these onions are easy to prepare yet packed with flavor. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color, they’re an elegant side dish or appetizer that’s sure to wow your dinner guests. Whether paired with a hearty roast or served alongside a light salad, these roasted onions are a show-stopping crowd-pleaser that's as easy as it is impressive.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large yellow onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel the onions and trim the root ends slightly to allow them to sit flat, but do not cut too deeply. Slice each onion in half horizontally.
Place the onion halves cut-side up in a baking dish. Drizzle them with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and ground black pepper.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until the onions are starting to soften.
In a small bowl, combine the crumbled blue cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and melted butter. Mix well to create a crumbly topping.
Remove the foil from the onions. Carefully press a generous amount of the blue cheese mixture onto the cut side of each onion half.
Return the uncovered baking dish to the oven and continue roasting for an additional 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp, and the onions are tender.
Remove the onions from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve warm as a flavorful side dish or appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1227 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.0 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.3 g | 201% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 152 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 2415 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.2 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.1 g | ||
| Protein | 36.6 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 827 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1339 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
