Onion Boil - Inspired by @aliviadonai

Ingredients

• 2 Large Onion (peeled, tops and bottoms trimmed, core hollowed out)
• 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (softened, divided (1 Tbsp for filling, 1 Tbsp for sauce))
• 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (melted for sauce)
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 0.25 tsp Cayenne Pepper (adjust to heat preference)
• 0.5 tsp Lemon Pepper
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano Leaves
• 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning (If unavailable, use regular seasoned salt)
• 2 cloves Fresh Garlic (minced)
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 large sheets Aluminum Foil (to wrap each onion)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the onions.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 375°F

2. Prepare the Onions

   Trim the top and bottom of each large onion, peel the outer skin, and cut a shallow cone around the core to hollow it out. Fill the hollow with 1 Tbsp softened butter per onion.

   Time: PT10M

3. Make the Butter Sauce

   In a microwave‑safe bowl, melt 4 Tbsp butter (about 30 seconds). Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, lemon pepper, dried oregano, Old Bay seasoning, minced garlic, and black pepper until fully combined.

   Time: PT5M

4. Assemble on Foil

   Lay a sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet. Place each butter‑filled onion on the foil, pour the seasoned butter sauce over the top, then sprinkle a pinch of the same seasonings for extra flavor. Fold the foil tightly around each onion, making sure not to puncture the packet.

   Time: PT5M

5. Bake the Onions

   Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 90 minutes, or until the onions are tender and the sauce is bubbling.

   Time: PT1H30M

   Temperature: 375°F

6. Finish and Serve

   Remove the foil packets carefully (steam will be hot). Drizzle any remaining sauce from the packet over the onion, then serve immediately.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

3 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

3 g