Description
Turn an everyday vegetable into a luxurious side with these Buttery Whole Onions That Melt in Your Mouth. Roasted low and slow in a buttery broth, these onions become tender, sweet, and caramelized to perfection. It’s a perfect side dish for roast dinners, elegant enough for holiday tables, and easy enough for weeknight comfort. If you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, vegetarian comfort food, or a simple side dish that delivers flavor far beyond its ingredients, this is your new go-to.
Ingredients
4 large yellow onions
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup vegetable or beef broth
4 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Peel onions, keeping the root ends intact. Slice a small portion off the bottom so they sit flat. Core a small well in the top of each onion.
3. Arrange onions snugly in a deep baking dish or cast iron skillet.
4. Place 1 tablespoon of butter into the top of each onion.
5. Pour the broth around the onions until it comes halfway up their sides. Tuck garlic cloves around them.
6. Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over the onions.
7. Cover the dish tightly with foil and roast for 45 minutes.
8. Remove foil and roast uncovered for an additional 25–30 minutes, basting occasionally, until golden and tender.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley and spoon pan juices over the top before serving.
10. Serve warm as a luxurious side dish.
Notes
Use similar-sized onions to ensure even roasting.
Don’t skip the basting step—it enhances flavor and keeps the tops from drying out.
If preparing ahead, reheat with a splash of broth to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 290
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30