Sweet Vidalia Onion Roast (Printable format)

Vidalia onions roasted whole with butter and herbs, yielding a soft, aromatic side dish.

# List of ingredients:

→ Main

01 - 4 large Vidalia onions, unpeeled

→ Seasoning & Aromatics

02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 4 sprigs fresh thyme
04 - 4 cloves garlic, peeled
05 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnish

07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# How to make it:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 400°F.
02 - Trim the root ends and tops of each onion so they sit flat without removing the skins.
03 - Use a paring knife to cut a shallow X on top of each onion.
04 - Place each onion on a square of heavy-duty foil. Sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Press 1 tablespoon butter, 1 sprig thyme, and 1 garlic clove into the cut top of each onion.
06 - Wrap each onion securely in foil and arrange on a baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes until the onions are tender when pierced with a knife.
08 - Carefully unwrap, peel away skins, transfer onions to serving plates, spoon over melted butter from foil, and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients
  • Makes a delicious vegetarian and gluten-free side dish
02 -
  • For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan butter or olive oil.
  • Always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens in packaged foods.
03 -
  • Use sweet onions for the best melting texture and flavor.
  • Spoon any melted butter from the foil over the plated onions for extra richness.
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