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Onion Boil Recipe

The Viral Onion Boil Recipe, a current TikTok sensation, offers a flavorful, easy-to-make dish that’s perfect as a side. Featuring a baked yellow onion seasoned with a mix of Cajun and Old Bay spices, garlic powder, parsley, and butter, this recipe is both savory and aromatic.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Cut the ends off the onion. Use a melon baller or spoon to scoop out the center, about halfway down.
  • Place the onion in the center of a large piece of aluminum foil on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Mix the spices together. Scoop half of the mixture into the onion and sprinkle the rest across the surface. Pour melted butter into the center of the onion.
  • Bring the sides of the foil together to create a packet.
  • Bake for 45–50 minutes.
  • Remove the onion from the oven, carefully open the foil, and serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
Calories: 165
Total Fat: 12g (Saturated Fat: 7g)
Cholesterol: 31mg
Sodium: 1260mg
Carbohydrates: 14g (Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g)
Protein: 2g