When cooked well, onions are hard to resist. The bitter bulbs turn sweet, the crunchy layers caramelize into soft, succulent flesh, and the aroma is unbeatable. If you’ve never tried stuffed onions before, you’re in for a treat – although fiddly, these little flavor bombs are well worth the effort!
Blue Cheese And Herb
Ingredients (to serve 4):
- 4 large onions
- ½ cup of blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons of oil or melted butter
- A sprig of fresh green herbs, such as parsley, cilantro and basil
Instructions:
- Cut each onion in half horizontally, and then scoop out the center of each one (a sharp knife can help you cut out the center).
- Drizzle some oil or melted butter into the center of each onion, and then layer up the blue cheese and chopped herbs.
- Bake in an oven heated to 350°F for half an hour, until the onions are cooked through and golden brown on top.
Lemon, Parmesan and Breadcrumbs
Ingredients (to serve 4):
- 4 large onions
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup of grated parmesan (or similar cheese)
- ¼ cup of breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons of oil
Instructions:
- Cut each onion in half horizontally, and then scoop out the center of each one (a sharp knife can help you cut out the center).
- Drizzle in some oil or butter, and then layer up the parmesan with some lemon zest and a sprinkling of breadcrumbs.
- Season with salt and pepper and bake in an oven heated to 350 °F for half an hour.
Cheese And Tomato
Ingredients (to serve 4):
- 4 large onions
- 4 medium tomatoes
- ½ cup of grated cheese
- 2 tablespoons of oil or melted butter
- Salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Cut each onion in half horizontally, and then scoop out the center of each one (a sharp knife can help you cut out the center).
- Drizzle in some oil or butter, and then layer up the chopped tomatoes with the cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper and bake in an oven heated to 350°F for half an hour.
