4 Irresistible Baked Stuffed Onions That Steal Dinner Show
Baked stuffed onions with garlic herb butter filling, perfect as a side dish or vegetarian dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yellow or sweet onions
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or chives)
- Optional: 1 tbsp breadcrumbs or grated parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Slice off the top of each onion and slightly hollow out the center. Place in a deep baking dish.
- Combine softened butter, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Fill each onion with a spoonful.
- Sprinkle the tops with breadcrumbs or parmesan if desired.
- Pour a little water into the dish (about 1/4 inch deep). Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35–40 mins, then uncover and bake 10 more mins to brown the tops.
- Top with fresh herbs and serve hot.
Notes
- Use sweet onions for a milder flavor.
- Adjust herbs to your preference.
- For extra richness, add a sprinkle of cheese before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg