Spicy Sausage Stuffed Onions
Transform your dinner table with the bold and satisfying flavors of Spicy Sausage Stuffed Onions! This creative twist on comfort food features tender, roasted yellow onions filled with a spicy Italian sausage mixture, elevated with the savory richness of grated Parmesan, fresh parsley, and a touch of garlic. The stuffing is enhanced by breadcrumbs, egg, and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes for just the right amount of heat. Baked to perfection, these golden, caramelized onions are soft and sweet, perfectly balancing the robust and spicy filling. Ideal as a show-stopping appetizer or a hearty main course, this dish is a unique way to make use of simple ingredients with gourmet results. Serve warm and watch as each bite delights every taste bud at your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large yellow onions
- 300 grams spicy Italian sausage
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 piece egg
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the onions and trim the tops and bottoms so they can sit flat. Carefully hollow out the centers of the onions, leaving about a 1/2-inch thick shell. Reserve the onion cores for another use.
Place the hollowed-out onions in a baking dish. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over them and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes to soften the onions.
While the onions are baking, prepare the stuffing. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the spicy Italian sausage to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a medium bowl, combine the cooked sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
Remove the onions from the oven and let them cool slightly. Stuff each onion with the sausage mixture, packing it firmly and slightly mounding it on top.
Return the stuffed onions to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the onions are tender.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with additional parsley if desired and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2142 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.7 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.6 g | 208% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 479 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 6950 mg | 302% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.1 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.4 g | ||
| Protein | 108.2 g | 216% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 769 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1103 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.
