Sweet Vidalia Onion Roast (Print)

Whole Vidalia onions roasted with aromatic herbs and butter until tender and flavorful.

# Components:

→ Main

01 - 4 large Vidalia onions, unpeeled

→ Seasoning and Aromatics

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

→ Optional Garnish

07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Trim the root ends and tops of each onion so they rest flat, keeping skins intact; make a shallow X-cut on the top of each.
03 - Place each onion on heavy-duty foil squares. Season with salt and pepper, then press 1 tablespoon butter, 1 thyme sprig, and 1 garlic clove into each cut top. Wrap tightly in foil.
04 - Arrange wrapped onions on a baking sheet and roast for 1 hour and 10 minutes until very tender when pierced.
05 - Carefully unwrap onions, remove skins, transfer to plates, spoon over melted butter from foil, and garnish with parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple prep, impressive presentation
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free
02 -
  • Vidalia onions become exceptionally sweet and tender when roasted whole.
  • Leave the onion skins on while roasting for extra moisture and flavor.
03 -
  • Use heavy-duty foil to keep onions moist during roasting.
  • Let onions rest for a few minutes after baking before unwrapping them for best texture.
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