Viral Onion Boil
Viral Onion Boil
Ingredients
For the Onions
- 4 large yellow or white onions, peeled and hollowed
For Filling the Onions
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
For the Seasoned Butter Sauce
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning, or seasoning salt
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Prepare the onions: Carefully cut off both the top and root ends of each onion. Peel away the dry outer layers. Using a small paring knife or spoon, carefully hollow out the core of each onion, creating a cavity in the center while keeping the outer layers intact.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Fill the onions: Take 1 tablespoon of softened butter and press it firmly into the hollowed-out center of each prepared onion.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Prepare the seasoned butter sauce: In a small bowl, melt the 6 tablespoons of butter. To the melted butter, add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, lemon pepper, dried oregano leaves, Old Bay seasoning (or seasoning salt), minced garlic, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well to combine all the spices and minced garlic.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Assemble for baking: Tear off four large pieces of aluminum foil, enough to fully enclose each onion. Place one prepared onion on the center of each foil piece on the baking sheet. Pour a generous portion of the seasoned butter sauce over each onion, ensuring some of it seeps into the butter-filled cavity.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Season and wrap: Sprinkle a little extra garlic powder and onion powder over the sauced onions for an added layer of flavor. Carefully fold and seal the aluminum foil tightly around each onion, creating a secure packet to keep all the juices inside during baking.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Bake: Place the foil-wrapped onions into the preheated oven and bake for 90 minutes. The onions should become very soft and translucent.
⏱️ 90 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Serve: Once cooked, carefully remove the onions from the oven and unwrap them, being cautious of the hot steam. Spoon any remaining sauce from the foil packet or any extra prepared sauce over the onions before serving. The cooked onion layers can be easily peeled off and enjoyed with the rich, flavorful sauce.
⏱️ 5 min
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Viral Onion Boil
Ingredients
For the Onions
- 4 large yellow or white onions, peeled and hollowed
For Filling the Onions
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
For the Seasoned Butter Sauce
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning, or seasoning salt
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Prepare the onions: Carefully cut off both the top and root ends of each onion. Peel away the dry outer layers. Using a small paring knife or spoon, carefully hollow out the core of each onion, creating a cavity in the center while keeping the outer layers intact.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Fill the onions: Take 1 tablespoon of softened butter and press it firmly into the hollowed-out center of each prepared onion.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Prepare the seasoned butter sauce: In a small bowl, melt the 6 tablespoons of butter. To the melted butter, add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, lemon pepper, dried oregano leaves, Old Bay seasoning (or seasoning salt), minced garlic, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well to combine all the spices and minced garlic.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Assemble for baking: Tear off four large pieces of aluminum foil, enough to fully enclose each onion. Place one prepared onion on the center of each foil piece on the baking sheet. Pour a generous portion of the seasoned butter sauce over each onion, ensuring some of it seeps into the butter-filled cavity.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Season and wrap: Sprinkle a little extra garlic powder and onion powder over the sauced onions for an added layer of flavor. Carefully fold and seal the aluminum foil tightly around each onion, creating a secure packet to keep all the juices inside during baking.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Bake: Place the foil-wrapped onions into the preheated oven and bake for 90 minutes. The onions should become very soft and translucent.
⏱️ 90 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Serve: Once cooked, carefully remove the onions from the oven and unwrap them, being cautious of the hot steam. Spoon any remaining sauce from the foil packet or any extra prepared sauce over the onions before serving. The cooked onion layers can be easily peeled off and enjoyed with the rich, flavorful sauce.
⏱️ 5 min