Savory Baked Onion

Elevate your side-dish game with these irresistibly tender and flavorful Savory Baked Onions! Perfectly roasted to golden perfection, these onions are infused with a heavenly blend of unsalted butter, olive oil, dried thyme, and a touch of salt and pepper. The unique crisscross cuts allow the aromatic seasoning to seep deep into each layer, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture that's bursting with rich, savory goodness. Topped with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finish, this recipe is simple to prepare yet delightfully elegant, making it an excellent accompaniment to roasts, grilled meats, or vegetarian main courses. Ready in about an hour, this crowd-pleaser is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large onions
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Peel the onions, ensuring to remove the tough outer layers but keeping the root end intact to hold the onions together during baking.

Step 3

Slice a small portion off the top of each onion to create a flat surface.

Step 4

Using a sharp knife, make a deep, crisscross cut down the center of each onion, ensuring not to cut all the way through.

Step 5

Place each onion on a piece of aluminum foil that is large enough to wrap around it, creating an individual packet for each onion.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix together the butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried thyme.

Step 7

Divide this mixture evenly among the onions, gently pushing it into the cuts and spreading some over the tops.

Step 8

Wrap each onion tightly in the foil and place them on a baking sheet.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the onions are tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 10

Carefully open the foil packets (beware of steam) and transfer the onions to a serving dish.

Step 11

Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the onions before serving for a burst of color and extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(700.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	910.9

Total Fat 77.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 124mg	0%
Sodium 2398.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.6g	0%
Total Sugars 27.3g
Protein 7.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 184.0mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 1049.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.3%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 24.5%