Stuffed Onions
Stuffed Onions are a flavorful and delicious side dish for any meal on the grill. Caramelized onions mixed with cheese, herbs and spices stuffed inside onion shells are grilled alongside steaks, chicken or pork for an easy addition to any meal.
Glazed Steak and stuffed onions makes a fantastic dinner for a date night in or any occasion you are celebrating with a special meal. A delicious addition to your steak dinner would be Grilled Mushrooms and our easy grilled garlic bread for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- White Onions
- Olive Oil
- Butter
- Cream Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Granulated Garlic
- Dried Thyme
- Dried Oregano
- Dried Basil
- Kosher Salt
- Black Pepper
- Fresh Parsley
Step by Step Instructions
- Cut the ends off of whole onions so that they will sit flat. Slice in half and remove the insides of the onions, leaving about 2-3 layers as a shell.
- Place a small onion slice into the bottom of each half, so that the filling will not run out of the shell.
- Slice the insides of the onions and cook in butter, in a small pan over medium heat, stirring often until caramelized.
- Add softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, thyme, oregano, basil, salt and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Spray or brush onion shells with olive oil, coating both sides.
- Stuff onions with filling.
- Cook onions over indirect fire with the grill closed for about 15- 20 minutes.
- When onions are lightly browned and filling is hot, remove to a serving platter.
- Serve immediately.
How to Store and Reheat:
Store leftover onions in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
Reheat in an air fryer at 350° for about 4-5 minutes or on a baking sheet in a 350° oven for about 8- 10 minutes.
What Goes with Stuffed Onions:
- Garlic Butter Steaks
- Garlic and Onion Pork Chops
- Smoked Turkey Breast
- Grilled Prime Rib
- Sweet and Tangy BBQ Chicken Tenders
Stuffed onions are a tasty side for any main dish. They are simple to prepare and delicious enough to add to Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas dinner or any holiday celebration.
The blend of caramelized onions, cheeses and herbs gets a hint of smoky flavor on the grill that adds amazing flavor to compliment just about any meal. It’s a low-carb side dish that everyone can enjoy.
More Side Dishes on the Grill:
Elevate your next meal on the grill and wow your dinner guests with these quick and easy Stuffed Onions. They are sure to be a hit alongside a juicy grilled steak or prime rib dinner.
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Stuffed Onions
Ingredients
- 2 large white onions
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- fresh parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Cut the ends off of whole onions so that they will sit flat. Slice in half and remove the insides of the onions, leaving about 2-3 layers as a shell. Place a small onion slice into the bottom of each half, so that the filling will not run out of the shell.
- Slice the insides of the onions and cook in butter, in a small pan over medium heat, stirring often until caramelized.
- Add softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, garlic, thyme, oregano, basil, salt and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Spray onion shells with olive oil or lightly brush coating the insides and outsides.
- Stuff onions with filling.
- Cook onions over indirect fire at about 325- 350° with the grill closed for about 15- 20 minutes.
- When onions are lightly browned and filling is hot, remove to a serving platter. Garnish with parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately.
