
Try these baked stuffed Vidalia onions as a satisfying substitute for potatoes or pasta. They’re easy to prepare and the dish really capitalizes on the delicious sweetness of the Vidalia variety.
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Stuffed Vidalia Onions
In-season sweet Vidalia onions are positively delicious stuffed and baked and make for a great side dish alternative to potatoes or pasta.
Ingredients
- 4 large Vidalia, or other sweet variety onions, about 3/4 lb each
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine
- 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon half-and-half or cream
- Panko crumbs
- Paprika
Instructions
- 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
Recipe Notes
Do your best to choose onions that are uniform in size for even cooking.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Stuffed Vidalia Onions
Amount per Serving
Calories
306
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
40
mg
13
%
Sodium
377
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
39
g
13
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
17
g
19
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Trans Fat
1
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Kacey says
This looks great and easy! I'll definitely give it a go!