⭐️FULL RECIPE ⭐️ONION BOIL⭐️
⭐️FULL RECIPE ⭐️ONION BOIL⭐️ is a medium Southern American recipe that serves 2. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Cook It Erica on YouTube.
Prep: 27 min | Cook: 1 hr 10 min | Total: 1 hr 52 min
Cost: $10.13 total, $5.06 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 piece Whole Yellow Onion (large, top and bottom cut off, inner layers removed)
- 4 sticks Unsalted Butter (softened, cut into cubes)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar (heaping)
- 30 cloves Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 1 juice of 1 lemon Lemon Juice
- 0.5 cup Chicken Broth (low‑sodium)
- 1 lime Lime (juice, optional for extra brightness)
Instructions
Prepare the Onion
Cut off the top and bottom of the onion, then carefully remove the inner layers to create a hollow cavity while keeping the outer layers intact.
Time: PT5M
Melt the Butter
Place the butter cubes in a small saucepan over low heat and stir until completely melted.
Time: PT5M
Add Garlic
Add the minced garlic (about 30 cloves) to the melted butter and cook for 1‑2 minutes until fragrant.
Time: PT5M
Incorporate Seasonings
Stir in lemon pepper, onion powder, paprika, Cajun seasoning, Old Bay, chopped parsley, and a heaping tablespoon of brown sugar until fully combined.
Time: PT3M
Add Liquids
Pour in the juice of one lemon and half a cup of low‑sodium chicken broth, mixing until a smooth, glossy sauce forms.
Time: PT2M
Stuff the Onion
Using a spoon, fill the hollowed onion cavity with the butter‑herb‑spice mixture, packing it tightly so the flavors permeate the layers.
Time: PT5M
Wrap the Onion
Wrap the stuffed onion tightly in a double layer of aluminum foil, sealing the edges to create a steam‑proof packet.
Time: PT2M
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 360°F (182°C).
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 360°F
Bake the Onion
Place the foil‑wrapped onion on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, or until the onion is tender and the butter mixture has caramelized.
Time: PT1H
Temperature: 360°F
Rest and Serve
Remove the onion from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, then carefully unwrap and serve hot.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 20 g
- Fat
- 25 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian
Allergens: Dairy
Last updated: April 17, 2026








