We Tried VIRAL Recipe You WON'T Believe! Onion Boil! Worth it?

Ingredients

• 2 Yellow Onion (large, about 300‑350 g each; tops and bottoms trimmed, peeled, and hollowed)
• 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (softened, cut into small cubes for easy stuffing)
• 1 tsp Salt (fine sea salt, sprinkled over the butter inside the onion)
• 1 tsp Onion Powder (adds extra onion flavor)
• 1 tsp Creole Seasoning (store‑bought or homemade blend of paprika, garlic, oregano, etc.)
• 1 tsp Granulated Garlic (or fresh minced garlic if preferred)
• ½ tsp Paprika (sweet or smoked, for color and mild heat)
• ½ tsp Old Bay Seasoning (classic seafood boil seasoning that adds a salty‑herby kick)
• 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce (optional, adds umami depth)
• 2 large sheets Aluminum Foil (to wrap each onion tightly)

Instructions

1. Trim and Peel Onions

   Cut off the top and bottom of each yellow onion, then peel away the outer skin.

   Time: PT5M

2. Hollow the Onion

   Slice each onion in half vertically, then scoop out the inner layers with a spoon or small scoop, leaving about ¼‑inch of onion wall to hold the shape.

   Time: PT7M

3. Prepare Butter‑Seasoning Mix

   In a small bowl combine softened butter, salt, onion powder, Creole seasoning, granulated garlic, paprika, Old Bay, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until a uniform paste forms.

   Time: PT5M

4. Stuff the Onions

   Evenly distribute the butter‑seasoning mixture into the hollowed cavities of each onion half, pressing gently to fill all gaps.

   Time: PT3M

5. Wrap in Foil

   Place each stuffed onion half on a sheet of aluminum foil, fold the foil tightly around the onion to create a sealed packet (a “foil mohawk”).

   Time: PT3M

6. Bake

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the foil‑wrapped onions on a baking sheet and bake for 60 minutes.

   Time: PT1H0M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Rest and Unwrap

   Remove the baking sheet from the oven, let the onions rest for 5 minutes, then carefully open the foil (watch for hot steam).

   Time: PT5M

8. Serve

   Serve the warm onion halves as is, or scoop the buttery interior onto crusty bread, toast, or alongside a steak.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

3 g

Carbohydrates

10 g

Fat

22 g

Fiber

2 g