What type of onions work best for roasting?

Sweet varieties like Vidalia, Walla Walla, or Maui onions are ideal due to their natural sugars and tender texture after roasting.

How do I know when the onions are fully cooked?

They should be very tender and easily pierced with a knife, indicating a soft, melting texture.

Yes, ingredients like balsamic vinegar or smoked paprika can be added for additional depth and complexity.

Keeping skins on helps protect the onions, allowing them to steam gently and retain moisture, resulting in a tender interior.

They pair beautifully with grilled vegetables, roast meats, or as a hearty vegetarian component alongside crusty bread.

A sweet, tender Vidalia onion roasted whole until meltingly soft, with aromatic herbs and butter: a simple yet elegant side dish.

I first made Onion Boil when searching for easy crowd-pleasers for my family holiday table: its humble ingredients always earn rave reviews!

Prep & Preheat:: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Trim Onions:: Trim root ends and tops so onions sit flat, leave skins on.
Score Tops:: Use paring knife to cut shallow X into onion tops.
Season:: Place onions on heavy-duty foil squares, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Add Aromatics:: Press 1 tbsp butter, 1 sprig thyme, and 1 garlic clove into each onion top.
Wrap & Roast:: Wrap each onion tightly in foil, set on baking sheet, roast for 1 hour 10 minutes until very tender.
Finish & Serve:: Unwrap, remove skins, place on plates. Spoon over melted butter from foil. Sprinkle with parsley.

My kids always love unwrapping their own onion parcels at the table: a little surprise moment that makes this dish special for gatherings.

Baking sheet, heavy-duty aluminum foil, paring knife, oven

Contains dairy (butter): substitute with vegan butter or olive oil for dairy-free; always check ingredient labels.

Per serving: 130 Calories, 7 g Total Fat, 19 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Protein

Enjoy these sweet onions hot from the oven: their simple flavor makes any meal feel special.

→ What type of onions work best for roasting?: Sweet varieties like Vidalia, Walla Walla, or Maui onions are ideal due to their natural sugars and tender texture after roasting.
→ How do I know when the onions are fully cooked?: They should be very tender and easily pierced with a knife, indicating a soft, melting texture.
→ Can I add extra flavors to the onions before roasting?: Yes, ingredients like balsamic vinegar or smoked paprika can be added for additional depth and complexity.
→ Is it necessary to keep the onion skins on during roasting?: Keeping skins on helps protect the onions, allowing them to steam gently and retain moisture, resulting in a tender interior.
→ What are good serving suggestions for roasted Vidalia onions?: They pair beautifully with grilled vegetables, roast meats, or as a hearty vegetarian component alongside crusty bread.