Baked Stuffed Vidalia Onions Food

STUFFED VIDALIA ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Trim a thin slice from both ends of each onion, then peel away the papery skin and place the them in a covered, microwave-safe dish with about 1/4-inch of water in the bottom.
• Microwave at 80% power until the outer layers of the onion are tender but not soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the oven, drain off the water and let stand, uncovered, until cool enough to handle.
• Begin removing the inner layers of the onion by inserting a fork into the center and twisting. Pull upward gently, remove the core and transfer to a cutting board.
• Remove additional layers until you are left with a hollow shell about 3/8-inch thick. This could consist of either one or two of the outer layers, depending on the individual onion.
• Roughly chop the inner layers of the onion into 1/2 inch pieces.
• Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle the flour evenly over the onions and combine.
• Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the flour turns uniformly golden in color, 4 to 5 minutes longer.
• Add the white wine and combine thoroughly. Stir in the chicken broth and continue cooking until the mixture is thickened and smooth, about 3 minutes more. Add the half-and-half, taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
• Using a teaspoon, fill the onion shells with the creamed mixture, pressing down gently after each spoonful. Top with a sprinkling of panko crumbs and dust with a bit of paprika for color.
• Bake, uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the crumb topping is golden brown.
• Makes 4 servings

BAKED VIDALIA ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• With a sharp knife, cut out a 1 inch in diameter by ¾ inch deep cavity in top of onions, reserving scraps.
• Season each onion.
• Combine butter, Worcestershire Sauce, cumin and sugar.
• Fill cavities of onion with the butter mixture.
• Arrange onions in baking dish, add broth, wine and scraps to dish and bake, basting occasionally, for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until very tender.
• Serve as a first course.

BAKED VIDALIA ONIONS

Steps:

• Get the biggest Vidalias you can find. Peel and cut a thin slice off the top and bottom of the onion so that it sits flat in a casserole dish. Take out a little of the core and cut a bit X in the top of the onion. Place each onion on a large square of aluminum foil.
• Top with pat of butter, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce, to taste. Place in dish and bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour, or until tender (check on these; you don't want it overcooked and too soft).
• Variation: Prepare onions as above, but instead of Worcestershire sauce, pour on about 2 Tablespoons of Kahlua before baking. It makes them nice and sweet. You can also put these on a gas grill or nestle them right down into the charcoal (use heavy-duty aluminum foil).

BAKED STUFFED ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Trim the ends of the onions, leaving the skins on, and cut them in half horizontally. Put the onions, cut-side up, in a baking dish just large enough to hold them in a single layer. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the oil; scatter the thyme sprigs over the top and season with salt and pepper. Add 2 cups of water, cover with foil, and bake for 1 hour. Remove the foil and bake, basting with the pan juices until the edges of the onions are browned, about 45 minutes to 1 hour more. (Add more water if pan is running dry.) Remove from the oven and cool.
• Smash the garlic clove with the side of a cook's knife. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat, add the garlic and stir until golden, about 3 minutes. Remove the garlic and discard. Working in batches, add the spinach, stirring to wilt before each addition. When all the spinach has been added, raise the heat to high, season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Cover and cook until fully wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain the spinach in a colander. When cool enough to handle, squeeze as much liquid from the spinach as possible and coarsely chop.
• Lower the oven heat to 350 degrees F.
• Scoop out the center of each onion, leaving at least half an inch of the outer rings, to make onion "bowls". Coarsely chop half of the onion centers, and reserve the remaining for another use. In a mixing bowl combine the chopped onion, spinach, lemon zest, eggs, cayenne, breadcrumbs, chopped thyme, and feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the mixture evenly among the scooped-out onions. Drizzle the tops with the remaining olive oil and bake for 30 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

STUFFED VIDALIA ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degree.
• Slice stem off each onion and peel off outer papery layer as well as the top layer of skin to reveal flesh.
• Using a spoon, gently scoop out the center of flesh leaving a few of the outer layers.
• Reserve some of the scooped out onion.
• Lightly rub each onion with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Place onions in a 9-inch pie dish or small baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Chop 1/2 cup onion from reserve and add to skillet. Cook until just tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and cook for about 45 seconds until fragrant.
• Stir in 2/3 cup chicken broth and stuffing. Stir until all liquid is absorbed into stuffing.
• Remove from heat and stir in oregano, parsley and season with salt and pepper.
• Once onions have baked for 30 minutes, remove from oven and divide stuffing mixture to each onion.
• Cube remaining butter and place in the bottom of baking dish along with remaining chicken broth.
• Cover with foil and bake for another 40 minutes, basting occasionally until onions are tender.
• Uncover, sprinkle with mozzarella and cook for 10 minutes longer until cheese has melted.

HELENE D'ESTERHAZY'S BAKED VIDALIA ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Slice off the bottom and top of the onion, but do not peel.
• Place in an oiled baking pan and brush them with oil.
• Sprinkle with salt.
• Cover with parchment paper and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove the paper and sprinkle each onion with balsamic vinegar.
• Return to the oven for another 30 minutes.
• Remove the outer peel of the onion and serve hot.

BROCCOLI STUFFED VIDALIA ONIONS

Steps:

• Peel and halve the onions. Pot boil in salted water for 12 minutes. Remove centers, leaving about 3/4" edge.
• s. Place onion cups in a 13x9x2" pan.
• Chop the center portions which were removed from the onions to equal about 1 cup.
• Cook broccoli to package directions; drain.
• Combine chopped onion, broccoli, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise and lemon juice; spoon into the onion cups.
• Note: at this point the onions can be refrigerated until ready to bake.
• Melt butter; blend in the flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder(if using). Add milk and cook until thick, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and blend in softened cream cheese. Spoon sauce over the onions; bake, uncovered, at 375*F. for 20 minutes.
• Serve and enjoy!

STUFFED VIDALIA ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a small baking pan with foil.
• Cut 1/2" off the top of each onion; slightly trim the bottoms so that the onions stand upright. Place the onions, cut side up, in the prepared baking pan and coat with cooking spray. Bake for 1 hour, or until soft. Set aside for 15 minutes, or until cool enough to handle.
• Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
• Remove and discard the onion peels. Using a spoon, scoop out the onion centers, leaving a 1/2" shell. Chop the centers and reserve 1 cup for the stuffing; save the remainder for another use.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini, garlic, thyme, basil, and the 1 cup chopped onions. Cook for 6 minutes, or until the zucchini is softened and most of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from the heat and stir in the bread crumbs, pine nuts, 2 1/2 tablespoons of the cheese, salt, and pepper.
• Divide the filling among the onion shells. Place the onion shells in the same baking pan and top with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon cheese.
• Bake for 20 minute, or until golden.

SEAFOOD STUFFED VIDALIA ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Peel the onions and cut off tops. Using a sharp knife, score center of each onion. Using a small spoon, scoop out center leaving the two outer layers intact to create a 'bowl' (similar to gutting a pumpkin. Save the insides for another recipe). Place shells into an 8" baking dish and set aside.
• MAKE STUFFING: In a sauté pan, heat the olive oil and butter. Add the garlic, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
• Add the shrimp and season with salt and Old Bay (to taste). Sauté for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and place mixture into a bowl. Gently stir in the crabmeat, then the bread crumbs a little at a time, adding more as needed to gently bind. Set aside to cool.
• ASSEMBLY: Spoon stuffing evenly into onions (do not pack too tightly, just lightly press down into the onions). Pour broth over and around onions. Cover dish and bake for 45-50 minutes or until onions are tender. Remove cover and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes to lightly brown the tops.

BAKED VIDALIA ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Slice and separate onions into rings.
• Cover with water and boil for 1 minute.
• Drain and put into a 8x8 baking dish.
• Combine egg, cream, salt and pepper and pour over onions.
• Top with cheese and sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake for 25 minutes.

BAKED VIDALIA ONIONS WITH BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400. Lightly grease a 13 x 9 baking dish Set aside.
• Slice the onions lengthwise into about 8 wedges each and put in the 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
• In a bowl, combine the blue cheese, milk, butter, Worcestershire, parsley, and pepper. Spoon over onions.
• Bake at 400 for about 30 minutes or until brown and bubbly.