Onion Bake with Butter and Herbs
This onion bake transforms ordinary onions into a buttery, flavorful side dish or appetizer, perfect for pairing with roasted meats or served with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 medium medium to small size sweet onions Use sweet onions for milder taste.
- 1 stick salted butter 8 tablespoons; cut into small cubes and melted.
- 6 to 8 cloves garlic Add these cloves to the bottom of the baking dish.
- to taste Garlic Salt Season the onions well.
- to taste Onion Powder Season the onions well.
- to taste Black Pepper Use sparingly.
- to taste Dried Parsley Season the onions well.
- to taste Cajun Seasoning Season the onions well.
- to taste Paprika Use sparingly.
- a couple of shakes soy sauce Add to the top of each onion.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the tops and ends off the onions and peel them, removing the single outer layer.
- Use a small knife or apple corer to core the center of the onions without going through the bottom.
- Cut the butter into small cubes.
- Place onions in a small baking dish, they can be touching.
- Season the onions well inside the holes and on top with the various seasonings.
- Press 2-3 cubes of butter into each onion hole.
Cooking
- Melt the remaining butter and season it with the same spices, stirring well.
- Pour the melted butter mixture over each onion and add the cloves of garlic in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
- Ensure onions are soft but still intact before serving.
Serving
- Serve warm by placing each onion on a small plate and spooning the butter sauce over the top.
- Pair with crusty toasted bread and goat cheese if desired.
Notes
Cool cooked onions to room temperature and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently. Freezing changes texture; use frozen onions in cooked dishes instead of as a side.