Description
Lemon Cream Onion Boil is a delightful dish featuring large sweet onions softened by boiling and enriched with butter, olive oil, and savory seasonings. After boiling and filling the onions with a buttery mixture, they are roasted to achieve a tender texture and optionally broiled for a golden finish. This recipe offers a flavorful, comforting side dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 large sweet onions, peeled and ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (½ tablespoon per onion)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon seasoning, sauce, or cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for roasting the onions later.
- Create onion wells: Use a scoop or spoon to carefully remove the top center section of each onion about one-third down, creating a hollow well for filling.
- Boil the onions: Place the onions in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 20 minutes until the onions are slightly tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Add butter filling: Place ½ tablespoon of unsalted butter inside each onion well for rich flavor.
- Prepare seasoning drizzle: Combine olive oil, salt, and your chosen seasoning, sauce, or cheese. Drizzle this mixture over and between the onion layers, ensuring the flavors seep throughout.
- Fill wells if desired: Spoon additional seasoning or sauce into each onion well to enhance flavor, if using.
- Roast the onions: Wrap each onion individually in foil and place them in a baking dish. Roast in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, until the onions are tender.
- Optional broiling: For a golden top, broil the onions uncovered for 2–3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Serve: Spoon any buttery juices from the baking dish over the roasted onions and serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning according to your preference, such as using garlic powder, herbs, or cheese for different flavor profiles.
- Ensure the onions are wrapped tightly in foil during roasting to retain moisture and tenderness.
- If you prefer softer onions, simmer them longer during boiling before roasting.
- Broiling is optional but adds a nice caramelized finish.
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats or as a hearty vegetarian side.
