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READY IN 55 mins

Savory Grilled Onions

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"Use your grill for more than just the main coarse! Place a foil packet of onions on the grill 15 minutes before you start the meat, and they will be ready at the same time." — STEPHKAA

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4 large onions
1/2 cup butter

salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

Preheat grill for high heat.
Peel onions, and remove ends. Cut each onion into quarters. Place 2 quarters of onion in a 6 inch square piece of tin foil, inserting a slice of butter or margarine between the pieces. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Close foil around onion. Repeat with remaining onions.
Set foil packets on lower rack of a gas grill, or directly on top of hot coals. Cook for about 30 to 35 minutes.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 35 mins
READY IN 55 mins

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I went ahead and put the onions directly on the grill - I sliced them on the thick side so I wouldn't have to hover too much. I also sliced a head of garlic and threw it on as well and it was delicious. I started with olive oil and put a bit of butter on before serving.

—foodaholic

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Apr 23, 2007

I cut my sweet onions in half, peeled them, cut a piece off the bottom so they would sit flat & then cut an X in them, not quite cutting them through. Placed them on the foil, dotted them w/ butter & sprinkled them w/ parmesan cheese & salt & pepper. While they cooked, they fanned out some & the butter was able to reach the inner layers. When removing them from the foil, I was careful in lifting them so that they retained their shape. These were a great side for Grilled Fusion Pork Chops (from this site)...thanks for the recipe!

—IMVINTAGE

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19 Ratings

Jun 08, 2007

This is a great complement to any meal on the grill! I tend to use olive oil to lighten it up, sprinkle with salt and fresh pepper, all in a simple foil packet. TIP: Put the packet on the grill when you light it. It will have a good head start from the rest of your meal, which it needs since they take longer to cook through and caramelize!

—ealemieux

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Jul 15, 2009

We slice these thick drizzle with a little olive oil, some garlic powder and paprika and place them directly on the grill. No packet necessary. The go great with steak.

—Jillian

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Jan 25, 2004

Very easy and delicious, the longer it cooks, the better it tastes!

—VICKILYNN99

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Nov 12, 2006

Great, especially if you are a onion lover, which I am.. I have also done this in the oven and they are really good too. Also whenI want them in a hurry and very tender I will put them in a plastic cooking bag, and they get so tender so quick. Perfect as a side for a good steak. thanks for the recipe.

—Rhonda Brock Fuller

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Jan 25, 2004

Great easy recipe. We did find out cooking it for a bit more than an hour is what is needed. Next time I'll add some herbs or lemon pepper to the butter.

—SAM1993

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Jul 31, 2007

Use garlic butter (we like it heavy on the garlic) and sprinkle w/ parmesean cheese.

—Honey

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Nutrition

Calories
132 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
7 g
2%

Cholesterol
31 mg
10%

Fat
11.6 g
18%

Fiber
1.3 g
5%

Protein
0.9 g
2%

Sodium
85 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Savory Grilled Onions

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 132
Calories from Fat: 104

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.6g 18 %
Saturated Fat 7.3g 37 %
Cholesterol 31mg 10 %
Sodium 85mg 3 %
Potassium 113mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 7g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5 %
Protein 0.9g 2 %
Sugars 3.2g
Vitamin A 7 %
Vitamin C 9 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 2 %
Thiamin 3 %
Niacin 2 %
Vitamin B6 6 %
Magnesium 3 %
Folate 8 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.