This Butter-Stuffed Onion Is Taking Over Summer BBQs 😂🧅
This Butter-Stuffed Onion Is Taking Over Summer BBQs 😂🧅 is a easy American recipe that serves 2. 120 calories per serving. Recipe by Leo Padrones on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 40 min | Total: 1 hr 5 min
Cost: $1.28 total, $0.64 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 piece Large Onion (peeled, top cut off, core removed to create a pocket)
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Paprika (smoked paprika optional for extra depth)
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.5 tsp Salt (kosher salt)
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish (optional))
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the onion.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 400°F
Prepare the Onion
Cut off the top of the onion, peel away the outer skin, and carefully create a pocket by making a small opening at the base without breaking the layers.
Time: PT5M
Make Butter Mixture
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, paprika, black pepper, and salt until well mixed.
Time: PT3M
Stuff the Onion
Spoon the butter mixture into the pocket, spreading it as evenly as possible. Add a little extra butter on top of the onion for extra richness.
Time: PT2M
Wrap in Foil
Place the stuffed onion on a sheet of aluminum foil, wrap it tightly, and seal the edges to create a steam‑tight packet.
Time: PT2M
Roast the Onion
Transfer the foil‑wrapped onion to the baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 35‑45 minutes, until the onion is very soft and the butter is melted and fragrant.
Time: PT40M
Temperature: 400°F
Finish and Serve
Remove the onion from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, carefully unwrap, drizzle any remaining melted butter over the top, and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 0.5g
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Fat
- 14g
- Fiber
- 2g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Allergens: Dairy
Last updated: April 17, 2026








