Savory Baked Onion
Transform simple ingredients into an elegant side dish with this Savory Baked Onion recipe, a perfect blend of buttery tenderness and herbaceous flavor. Large onions are scored and infused with a luxurious mixture of unsalted butter, olive oil, dried thyme, and black pepper, then wrapped in foil and baked to caramelized perfection. With minimal prep and just 45 minutes of hands-off cooking time, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts alike. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for brightness, these baked onions make a versatile, crowd-pleasing addition to your table. Keywords: baked onion recipe, savory roasted onions, easy side dishes, baked vegetables.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large onions
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the onions, ensuring to remove the tough outer layers but keeping the root end intact to hold the onions together during baking.
Slice a small portion off the top of each onion to create a flat surface.
Using a sharp knife, make a deep, crisscross cut down the center of each onion, ensuring not to cut all the way through.
Place each onion on a piece of aluminum foil that is large enough to wrap around it, creating an individual packet for each onion.
In a small bowl, mix together the butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
Divide this mixture evenly among the onions, gently pushing it into the cuts and spreading some over the tops.
Wrap each onion tightly in the foil and place them on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the onions are tender when pierced with a fork.
Carefully open the foil packets (beware of steam) and transfer the onions to a serving dish.
Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the onions before serving for a burst of color and extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
911 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.0 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 2399 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1049 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.
