5.0 from 3 votes
Onion Boil
Cooked whole onion and baked in the oven with butter, smoked paprika, cajun seasoning, salt, garlic, and cheese.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 400 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet onions washed, peeled, and ends trimmed off
- 4 tablespoons butter or oil
- 4 ounces gruyere or swiss cheese about 1.5 inches each
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 garlic cloves peeled
- finely chopped parsley Optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F.
- Prepare the 4 medium sweet onionsWash, then peel and cut both ends off and discard. Using a melon baller, scoop out some of the inside of the onions to create a space for the fillings in the center.
- In a small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and seasonings. (1 tablespoon cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon kosher salt)
- Stuff each onion with the 4 tablespoons butter and 4 ounces Gruyere or Swiss cheese. A cube of butter and a cube of cheese in each.
- Cut four squares of aluminum foil and place the onions in the middle of each.
- Drizzle with the seasoned oil and top with the 4 garlic cloves (1 in each). Wrap the aluminum foil all over the onions and place them in a baking dish.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until fork tender.
- Garnish with finely chopped parsley. Serve with cooked rice, boiled eggs, or roast.
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Notes
- Use sweet onions
- The size of the onions won't matter. I like to use medium onions If you love onions, you can use large onions.
- Use any of your favorite seasonings you have on hand. You can get creative and use whatever seasonings you prefer.
- I liked adding a bit of cheese to my onion boil, it reminds me of French onion soup. The cheese is optional.
- You can serve onion boil as a side dish with protein.
Nutrition Information
Calories
400kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
903mg
(38%)
Potassium
512mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
2346IU
(47%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
370mg
(37%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 903mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 512mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 2346IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 370mg | 37% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.