Make an onion boil with me 😍🧅
Make an onion boil with me 😍🧅 is a easy American recipe that serves 2. 220 calories per serving. Recipe by Gracekellyanneats on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 1 hr | Total: 1 hr 25 min
Cost: $1.49 total, $0.75 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 Large Onion (peeled, ends trimmed, core removed)
- 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (softened, half a stick)
- 1 tsp Salt (fine sea salt preferred)
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning (store‑bought or homemade blend)
- 1 tsp Paprika (sweet or smoked)
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Salt
- 1/2 tsp Oregano (dried)
- 1 pinch Cumin
- 1 sheet Aluminum Foil (large enough to wrap the onion)
Instructions
Trim and Peel the Onion
Cut off both ends of the onion, then peel away the outer papery layer.
Time: PT3M
Core the Onion
Using a small spoon or the tip of a knife, carefully remove the central core without cutting all the way through, creating a hollow cavity about 1‑2 inches deep.
Time: PT4M
Insert Butter
Take half a stick (4 Tbsp) of softened butter and press it into the hollow cavity, spreading it evenly.
Time: PT2M
Season the Onion
Generously sprinkle salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, garlic salt, oregano, and a pinch of cumin over the entire onion, making sure the seasoning gets into the butter cavity.
Time: PT4M
Wrap in Foil
Lay a large sheet of aluminum foil on a flat surface, place the seasoned onion in the center, and wrap it tightly, leaving a small vent at the top.
Time: PT3M
Bake
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the foil‑wrapped onion on a baking sheet and bake for about 60 minutes, or until the onion is fork‑tender and the butter has melted into a fragrant sauce.
Time: PT1H
Temperature: 375°F
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool for 2‑3 minutes, then unwrap and serve the onion whole or split it open to drizzle the buttery juices over the flesh.
Time: PT3M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 10 g
- Fat
- 24 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Allergens: Dairy
Last updated: April 19, 2026






