Making the viral onion boil 🧅

Ingredients

• 1 piece Large Onion (peeled, hole cut, interior scooped)
• 6 tbsp Unsalted Butter (softened, divided for filling and topping)
• 0.5 tsp Cajun Seasoning (adds heat and flavor)
• 0.5 tsp Old Bay Seasoning (classic seafood blend for depth)
• 0.5 tsp Paprika (sweet color and flavor)
• 0.5 tsp Dried Parsley (for a fresh herb note)
• 0.25 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 cloves Fresh Garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter (melted for drizzling after baking)

Instructions

1. Peel the Onion

   Remove the outer skin of the large onion and set the peeled onion aside.

   Time: PT5M

2. Create a Cavity

   Using the knife, cut a circular hole about 2‑3 inches in diameter in the top of the onion, then carefully scoop out the inner layers, leaving about a ¼‑inch wall around the edges.

   Time: PT5M

3. Butter the Onion

   Place 4 tbsp of softened butter into the hollowed cavity, then make several shallow criss‑cross cuts on the outer surface and insert the remaining 2 tbsp butter into those slits.

   Time: PT5M

4. Season Generously

   Sprinkle ½ tsp Cajun seasoning, ½ tsp Old Bay, ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp dried parsley, a pinch of salt, a pinch of black pepper, and the minced garlic over the onion.

   Time: PT2M

5. Wrap in Foil

   Place the seasoned onion on a sheet of aluminum foil, fold the foil tightly around it like a present, and seal the edges.

   Time: PT3M

6. Bake

   Preheat the oven to 365°F. Place the foil‑wrapped onion on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, until the onion is very tender and the butter has melted into a sauce.

   Time: PT1H

   Temperature: 365°F

7. Finish and Serve

   Remove the onion from the oven, carefully unwrap the foil, transfer the onion to a bowl, and drizzle the extra 2 tbsp melted butter over the top. Serve warm.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

320

Protein

1g

Carbohydrates

10g

Fat

35g

Fiber

2g