The most SEASONINGS Momma has ever use!? 😱 Pearl Onion Boil
The most SEASONINGS Momma has ever use!? 😱 Pearl Onion Boil is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 372 calories per serving. Recipe by Josh & Momma on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 1 hr 45 min | Total: 2 hrs 15 min
Cost: $8.25 total, $2.06 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 lb Baby Pearl White Onions (peeled and rinsed)
- 1.5 sticks Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 1 tsp Salt (to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika (regular sweet paprika)
- 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
- 0.25 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional for heat)
- 1 tbsp Chili Oil (optional, can replace red pepper flakes)
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Set the oven to 350°F and let it preheat while you prepare the onions.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 350°F
Prepare Onions
Rinse the baby pearl onions under cold water, pat dry, and trim any loose ends.
Time: PT5M
Make Butter‑Seasoning Mix
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (or chili oil). Stir until smooth.
Time: PT5M
Coat the Onions
Add the prepared onions to the bowl and toss until every onion is evenly coated with the butter‑seasoning mixture.
Time: PT5M
Transfer to Baking Dish
Spread the coated onions in a single layer in a baking dish. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
Time: PT2M
First Roast
Place the covered dish in the preheated oven and roast for 1 hour.
Time: PT1H
Temperature: 350°F
Check & Finish
After 1 hour, remove the foil and check the onions. If they are still firm, increase the oven temperature to 400°F, uncover, and roast an additional 30‑45 minutes until the onions are tender and lightly caramelized.
Time: PT30M
Temperature: 400°F
Rest
Remove the dish from the oven and let the onions rest, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.
Time: PT5M
Serve
Serve the roasted baby pearl onions warm as a side, snack, or topping for soups and salads.
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 372
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 15 g
- Fat
- 30 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Can be made vegan by substituting butter with olive oil
Allergens: Dairy
Last updated: April 17, 2026








