Vidalia Onion Stuffed 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

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.

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.

STUFFED VIDALIA ONIONS

Steps:

• Peel onions and cut a slice from top and bottom; chop slices and set aside.
• Cook onions in boiling water 15-20 minutes till tender but not mushy.
• Cool.
• Remove center of onion, leave shells intact; reserve onion centers for another use.
• Set aside shells.
• Heat Italian dressing in medium pan add chopped onion and red pepper, and zucchini, and cook till tender, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat; stir in breadcrumbs and next 4 ingredients.
• Fill each onion shell with 1/2 cup of mixture; place filled shells in 8 inch square dish sprayed with vegetable spray.
• Cover and bake 350F for 20 minutes.
• uncover and bake another 5 minutes.
• Garnish.

SPINACH-STUFFED VIDALIA ONIONS

Steps:

• Peel onions; core out hole in center.
• Put in water and steam.
• Do not overcook until soft and mushy.
• Remove from heat and cool.
• Wash spinach and cook for 1 minute, using only the water that clings to the leaves, drain and chop.
• Saute spinach in butter.
• Add half and half and cook until fairly dry.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Fill onions with spinach mixture; sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake in a greased shallow pan at 350 degrees until onions are thoroughly heated, about 15-20 minutes.

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.

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!