French Stuffed Onions
Elevate your next meal with the timeless elegance of French Stuffed Onions, a dish that's as comforting as it is sophisticated. This recipe transforms humble yellow onions into a centerpiece worthy of any table, featuring a savory stuffing of buttery breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and aromatic herbs like parsley and thyme. Hollowed-out onions are filled to perfection, then baked in a flavorful broth for a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a golden, crispy topping. Ideal as a standout side dish or paired with a fresh green salad for a light yet satisfying meal, these baked onions bring rustic French flavors to your kitchen with a simple yet impressive preparation. Perfect for dinner parties or cozy gatherings, this recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large yellow onions
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Vegetable or chicken broth
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the onions and trim the bottoms slightly so they can sit flat without rolling.
Using a melon baller or small spoon, carefully hollow out the center of each onion, leaving about a 1/2-inch thick outer layer. Reserve the scooped-out onion flesh and finely chop it.
In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion flesh and minced garlic, and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, thyme, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a slightly moist stuffing mixture.
Stuff the hollowed-out onions generously with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing it down gently to ensure it's well-packed.
Place the stuffed onions in a baking dish. Pour the vegetable or chicken broth into the bottom of the dish to help the onions stay moist during baking.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the onions are tender and the stuffing is golden brown on top.
Serve warm as a side dish or alongside a crisp green salad for a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1255 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.0 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.6 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 6302 mg | 274% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.1 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.4 g | ||
| Protein | 56.1 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1126 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1097 mg | 23% | |
*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.
