Baked Stuffed Onions are a savory comfort dish where whole onions become vessels for a buttery, cheesy, breadcrumb-filled center. This recipe captures a classic American home-cooked flavor, combining sautéed onion centers, parmesan cheese, crushed croutons, and simple seasoning. Ideal as a side dish for roasts or holiday dinners, this preparation transforms the humble onion into a golden, fork-tender treat with rich, caramelized depth and a crunchy topping.
Ingredients
- 8 onions (medium, peeled)
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated )
- 1 cup croutons (crushed)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Onions
- Cut out the centers of each peeled onion to form a hollow shell. Leave the outer layers intact. Finely chop the removed center pieces.
Step 2: Sauté Onion Centers
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion centers and sauté until golden brown.
Step 3: Mix Filling
- Remove from heat.
- Add salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and crushed croutons.
- Mix until well combined.
Step 4: Stuff Onions
- Spoon the filling mixture into the hollowed onions, packing gently.
Step 5: Bake
- Place the stuffed onions in the center of a 24×18-inch piece of heavy-duty foil.
- Seal foil and place it in a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 1½ hours.
Tips
- Use seasoned panko or breadcrumbs if croutons aren’t available.
- Add cooked crumbled bacon or sausage for a meatier version.
- Substitute Gruyère or cheddar for Parmesan for a richer flavor.
- Finish under the broiler for 2–3 minutes uncovered for a crispy top.
- For smaller portions, halve onions vertically and fill each half.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 229mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 1mg
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