Here is the recipe for how I made my Mini Onion Boil.
Here is the recipe for how I made my Mini Onion Boil. is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 150 calories per serving. Recipe by Big Papa Hannah on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 45 min | Total: 1 hr 10 min
Cost: $18.49 total, $4.62 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 pounds White Pearl Onions (frozen, mini size)
- 1 stick Unsalted Butter (softened, cut into cubes for microwaving)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 1 sheet Aluminum Foil (to cover baking dish)
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Set the oven to 375°F and let it preheat while you prepare the onions and sauce.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 375°F
Arrange Frozen Onions
Spread the frozen white pearl onions evenly in the oven‑safe glass baking dish.
Time: PT5M
Melt Butter
Place the stick of unsalted butter in a microwave‑safe bowl and melt on high for 30‑45 seconds, stirring halfway through.
Time: PT2M
Prepare Seafood Butter Sauce
To the melted butter add smoked paprika, Old Bay seasoning, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, and brown sugar. Stir until fully combined.
Time: PT5M
Combine Onions and Sauce
Pour the seasoned butter sauce over the frozen onions, tossing gently to coat each onion evenly.
Time: PT2M
Cover and Bake
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and place it in the oven. Bake for 40‑60 minutes until the onions are tender.
Time: PT45M
Temperature: 375°F
Broil for Caramelization
Remove the foil, switch the oven to broil, and broil the onions for 3‑5 minutes until the tops are lightly caramelized.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: Broil
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the hot onions, serve immediately.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 150
- Protein
- 2g
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Fat
- 10g
- Fiber
- 2g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains gluten (Old Bay may contain wheat), Contains dairy
Allergens: Dairy (butter)
Last updated: April 15, 2026








