Here’s how this is going to go down, my friends: whole roasted sweet yellow onions, roasted with olive oil and butter, roasted with rosemary, roasted whole, roasted to sweet submission.
It’s cold. I mean… really cold. Here’s our chance to crank up the oven, throw these onions inside and lean against the oven door as they transform from sharp and bite-y to soft and sweet.
Oh wait… you might be one of those people who think they don’t like onions. I’m here to tell you that you’re wrong. You exclusively like whole roasted onions.
Now let’s carry on.
Roasting is magic. It’s as simple as that.
These onions, tops removed and toasted in their jackets, become soft, smooth, sweet, and almost spreadable. I served mine along side thin cut pork chops and salad because I’m really good at living.
Happy Winter!
PrintWhole Roasted Onions
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 55 minutes
Ingredients
- 9 small and medium yellow onions
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, thinly sliced
- coarse sea salt
- fresh cracked black pepper
- fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cut the tops off of each onion, but leave most of the skins on the onion.
- Arrange the onions in a square baking dish or a rimmed sheet pan.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the onions. Place a thin pat of butter on each onion.
- Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and top with a rosemary sprig.
- Bake for 25 minutes until bubbling and tender.
- Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes until the onions are completely tender and the tops are browned.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Remove the skins, slice and enjoy warm.
chilebeanz
I cook at least one onion per day for the two of us, and now I will have another way to feature them! I will toss in some carrots and potatoes alongside, and that will be the highlight of tonight’s dinner! Healthy and so delish!
Kathryn
Given how much I love onions, how have I never thought of this before?? Guess what I’m making this weekend!
xx Kathryn
http://www.throughthethicket.ca
Bryony Owen
Yes! Roasting vegetables is one of my favourite things to do. Definitely trying these soon!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors
Yum this entire post just made me drool, and it’s not even noon yet! I love roasted onions, they are so yummy. Thanks for the easy to follow recipe!
Greg
Looks like your onions fit well in the pan. If they do not, would you recommend using a little aluminum foil as spacers to get them all to stand up? Also, my wife likes sweet onions. Any modification needed if I use sweet onions other then probably fewer fit into the pan?
Looking forward to trying this one.
Sammi @Sunshine Recipes
I’ve never given much thought to roasting whole onions! Adding rosemary and butter sound like just the trick.
Vicki B
Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant! These would go with so many things.
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance
I absolutely love roasted and caramelized onions. It is when they’re in their most perfect state!
Gina @ Vintage Junk in My Trunk
You’re right — roasting IS magic! Brussel sprouts! Cauliflower! And now onions. Can’t wait to try.
Mallory @forkvsspoon
Roasted onions are a favorite in my house.
Kristin
my father used to drop whole onions in my great grandmother’s simmering marinara sauce pot because he loves them so much. this would blow his mind.
Melissa
i LOVE onions and these babies look amazing. i can’t wait to try this recipe out! *swoon*
ksenchan
I am a big fan of onions, and I love how simple it is. Though I imagine it might be difficult to pair with anything other than meat?
MaggieD
They would go with lots of veggie things: nut loaf, fritatta, with a big lump of cheddar and some crusty bread, or sliced onto a pizza base would be good too, with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Yum!
Rena
Thank you so much! This recipe sounds delicious and I will immediately prepare them this evening to the baked potatoes and the Bavarian meat loaf I planned already to cook :)
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena http://www.dressedwithsoul.com
Natalie @ The Ravenous Mommy
Saving this! We are an onion loving family and this looks perfect :)