Grilled Stuffed Onions in Their Skins Foil Wrapped
Transform your next grilling session with these irresistible Grilled Stuffed Onions in Their Skins, Foil Wrapped to perfection. This recipe takes tender, sweet yellow onions and elevates them with a savory stuffing made from breadcrumbs, melted cheddar cheese, garlic, and fresh parsley. Each onion is delicately hollowed out, packed with flavorful ingredients, and sealed in heavy-duty aluminum foil to lock in moisture and smoky grilled goodness. As they cook over medium heat, the butter melts into the filling, creating a golden, bubbling center that pairs beautifully with the caramelized onion layers. Perfect as a show-stopping side dish or appetizer, these hearty stuffed onions are easy to prepare yet full of gourmet appeal. Serve them warm and garnish with additional parsley for a pop of freshness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large yellow onions
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 sheets heavy-duty aluminum foil
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 375°F/190°C).
Take the large onions and trim the root and top ends slightly, ensuring the onions can stand upright without rolling.
Cut about a 1-inch-deep circle out of the top of each onion and carve out the center using a small knife or spoon, leaving a hollowed-out cavity while keeping the exterior intact.
Finely chop the onion centers that were removed and place them in a mixing bowl.
Mince the garlic cloves and chop the parsley. Add both to the bowl with the chopped onion centers.
Add the breadcrumbs, shredded cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons of softened butter, salt, black pepper, and olive oil to the bowl. Mix thoroughly to create the stuffing.
Stuff each hollowed-out onion with the breadcrumb-and-cheese mixture, packing it in tightly.
Place 1 tablespoon of butter on top of the stuffing in each onion to help it retain moisture and enhance flavor during grilling.
Wrap each onion in a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil, ensuring it is fully enclosed. Twist and seal the foil at the top to prevent juices from leaking out.
Place the foil-wrapped onions directly on the preheated grill grates. Close the grill lid and cook for 35-40 minutes, turning occasionally, until the onions are tender and the filling is golden and bubbling.
Carefully remove the foil-wrapped onions from the grill and allow them to cool for a few minutes before unwrapping them.
Serve warm as a flavorful side dish or appetizer. Garnish with additional fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1653 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.9 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.0 g | 265% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 253 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 3922 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.3 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.2 g | ||
| Protein | 51.2 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1044 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1043 mg | 22% | |
*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.
