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A perfectly cooked whole onion seasoned with Herb Butter Onion Boil mixture, sitting on foil.

Herb Butter Onion Boil

This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a flavorful side dish. Herb butter melted beautifully over the onions, creating a consistently flavorful result in testing.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 onions

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Foil

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large onions peeled
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • to taste Salt & black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Place each onion on a sheet of foil.
  • Top each onion with butter, herbs, salt, and pepper.
  • Wrap the foil tightly around the onion.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until the onions are very tender.
  • Serve the onions hot, spooning the melted herb butter over them.

Notes

This side dish pairs well with grilled meats or as a simple addition to a seafood boil.
By Emily Mitchell, Efficiency & Testing Coordinator at Recipes by Betty.
Keyword Baked Onions Whole, Dinner Ideas Easy, Easy Dinner Recipes For Family, Herb Butter Onion Boil, Seafood Boil Side Dishes