Onion Boil
Onion Boil is a easy Southern American recipe that serves 2. 150 calories per serving. Recipe by Bloveslife on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 1 hr | Total: 1 hr 30 min
Cost: $3.15 total, $1.58 per serving
Ingredients
- 3 large Sweet Onions (peeled, tops trimmed, small opening cut in the top)
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 2 tbsp Seasoning Mix (e.g., Old Bay, Cajun, or any seafood‑boil blend)
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp Granulated Sugar (optional, adds a subtle sweet balance)
- 2 tbsp Water (to thin the sauce if needed)
- 3 sheets Aluminum Foil (large enough to wrap each onion individually)
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and let it fully preheat.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 375°F
Prepare the Onions
Peel the sweet onions, trim the tops, and cut a small opening in the top of each onion. In a mixing bowl combine softened butter, seasoning mix, lemon juice, sugar and water; stir until smooth. Spoon the butter mixture into the opening of each onion, then wrap each onion tightly in its own sheet of aluminum foil.
Time: PT10M
Bake the Onions
Place the foil‑wrapped onions on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
Time: PT1H
Temperature: 375°F
Finish and Serve
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Using oven mitts, carefully unwrap each onion, drizzle a little extra lemon juice if desired, and sprinkle a pinch of additional seasoning or sugar for extra flavor. Serve hot.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 150
- Protein
- 2g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 10g
- Fiber
- 2g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten‑Free
Allergens: Dairy
Last updated: April 26, 2026








