TikTok Onion Boil
Whole sweet onions stuffed with butter and Old Bay seasoning, wrapped in foil, and baked until soft and caramelized. A viral side dish that eats like a baked potato.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 282kcal
Equipment
- Melon Baller
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet onions Vidalia or similar
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt note that Old Bay also has salt, its fine to adjust salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Peel onions and trim the tops. Slice a very thin piece off the bottom so each onion sits flat.
- Using a melon baller or spoon, scoop out the top center of each onion to create a well deep enough to hold butter. Do not cut through the bottom.
- Press 1 tablespoon of butter firmly into the center cavity of each onion.
- Place each onion on a large sheet of foil and wrap the foil halfway up the sides, leaving the top open.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Drizzle half of the oil mixture over each onion, allowing some to run into the center.
- Seal the foil tightly around each onion and place upright in a shallow baking dish. Make sure foil is sealed tightly so the onion steams properly.
- Bake for 60 minutes .Check tenderness before serving. The center should be completely soft.
- Carefully open the foil and broil for 3 to 5 minutes until the tops are lightly golden and caramelized. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Softball-sized sweet onions work best. Larger onions may require an additional 10 to 15 minutes of baking time.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition
Serving: 1onion | Calories: 282kcal