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Onion boil recipe on a yellow plate with a fork peircing a layer of seasoned and buttered onion

Viral Onion Boil Recipe

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN
This recipe is making its rounds around social media much like the entire cucumber trend! For food creators like myself, there’s something deeply satisfying about transforming a humble main ingredient into a show-stopping dish.
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Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 83 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 pairing knife or apple corer
  • aluminum foil
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Set of measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 5 whole onions
  • 5 tsp unsalted butter or more per preference
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt more for seasoning per taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper more for seasoning per taste

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Onion

  • Slice off the top of the onion and peel away the outer layers. Using an apple corer or pairing knife, carefully remove the center of the onion, creating a hollow center to hold the seasonings and butter.

Step 2: Fill the Center

  • Place a generous pat of butter, along with your chosen seasonings, into the hollow center of each onion.

Step 3: Wrap in Foil

  • Place the prepared onion on a sheet of aluminum foil, folding it up tightly to seal in the moisture and create a steaming effect.

Step 4: Bake the Onion

  • Place the foil-wrapped onion on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45-60 minutes, until the onion is tender and starting to turn golden brown.
    Onion Baking Tip: For a firmer, more onion "bite", bake for about 45 minutes. If you prefer a softer, melt-in-your-mouth onion, bake for closer to 60 minutes.

Step 5: Check for Doneness and Additional Seasoning

  • Unwrap the foil carefully and check if the onion is cooked al dente, or to your desired softness. Taste the onion and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 471mgPotassium: 181mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 325IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword 5-ingredient
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