Onions are one of the most polarizing vegetables – you either love or hate them. And we have 16 recipes that will knock the socks off any onion lover! These recipes make onions the headliner of the meal, where they deserve to be. Highlighted in a potato salad, the main star on a burger, or smoked on the grill and wrapped in bacon – these recipes that feature onions are going to make you drool. Low in calories and loaded with flavor, onions are a perfect addition to any meal. Let’s get cooking!
Smoked Bacon Wrapped French Vidalia Onion
“All I can say is that this will be the best onion you will ever eat. If not, darn close!” - Sherri
French Onion Baked Chicken
“Chicken topped with sweet caramelized onions and cheese that’s baked until the cheese has melted! French onion soup is one of my favourite foods! There is just something magical about the combination of sweet caramelized onions topped with the savoury melted cheese! Yum! French onion soup is a soup where the star of the show is onions. Normally onions are pungent but when you slowly cook them they become sweet with caramelized undertones and they are irresistible!” - Kevin
Marinated Cucumbers, Onions And Tomatoes
“I made this Marinated Cucumbers, tomatoes and onions just last week. I have made this many time over the last few summers since I came across it! IT IS MINE AND MY FAMILY'S FAVORITE!!! AWESOME recipe!!” - Jenny
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
“These Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita have all the wonderful flavor but the slow cooker does all of the work. Super easy and flavorful the whole family will love these more than the traditional fajitas. This recipe will be on the permanent rotation. I am all about making life easy so I love my slow cooker and use it often.” - Debbie
Old-Fashioned Fried Onion Rings
“These came out so good! Light, crunchy, and just plain delish.” - Bonnie
Grilled Cheese Burgers
“Tried tonight and it was GREAT!! Even the kids who don't eat onions loved it!” - Kirsten
Brussels Sprouts With Onion And Bacon
“I split and roasted the sprouts first. I left them a bit under done. I then added them to the bacon grease/broth mixture and simmered for a couple minutes. They came out great! For company I did the 2 steps the morning of, separately, and then combined the last few minutes. Worked like a charm, and got great reviews from my company. The recipe also works good for halving it for less people.” - Susan
Olive Oil Stir Fry Potatoes And Onions
“This is just a made-up quick twist to my regular potatoes and onions that I fry in vegetable oil. My husband is my best critic and he is actually a great cook too!” - Janice
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Onions And Cheese Sandwich
“I LOVE grilled cheese sandwiches and hot wings. So, here is my recipe that combines both. Great on a nice cold day!” - Sharrone
Pam's Variations On A Theme - Onion Rings
“This is the absolute BEST recipe not only for onion rings but cheese curds. Seldom can you get a really good one because they burst before they get crunchy. I'm from Wisconsin, and we love cheese curds. The other secret is to get, and keep the oil hot. When he tried to make these, he said they were nothing like mine, but still good. When I went to his cabin, I brought my little fry Daddy that maintains the temperature, and he saw what he did wrong. He fried on the stove...with no thermometer to test the temp...and he was hungry. :-). I was VERY skeptical when I read that the onion didn't just slide out of the coating...seriously it WORKS. Don't ask me how but Pam figured it out...and even shared it. Thank you! I've got a feeling I'm going to need a large deep fryer for the cabin! The only thing I changed in this recipe was to add more spices (cayenne pepper) and salt.” - Janelle
Leftover Steak Quesadillas
“These Leftover Steak Quesadillas are by far my favorite way to use leftover steak. Oozey cheese in a warm tortilla with onions and mushrooms. YUMM!” - Debbie
Tomato Herb Pie
“Grab extra tomatoes at the market and add this tomato herb pie to your menu! The combination of herbs, along with the natural sweetness from the sauteed onions and tomatoes, make one fabulous meal. Basil adds a fresh summer flavor. Serve with a side salad and you have an easy summer dinner.” - Kitchen Crew
Carmelized Onion And Pepper Potato Salad
“Was trying to think of how I could make potato salad without my usual ingredients and this popped in my mind. First the onions and then the rest developed as I went... it turned out really delicious!” - Sharron
French Fried Onion Rings
“These onion rings are golden perfection. Puffy and crispy, the coating reminds us of a tempura batter crust. Adding a little bit of salt while hot adds a nice contrast to the sweet onion. Perfect side dish for any burger or a delicious and easy snack.” - Kitchen Crew
Home Style Salisbury Steak With Onion Gravy
“Salisbury steak sounds fancy but it's incredibly easy to make. In Sasha's recipe, the hamburger patties are seasoned to perfection and pan-fried to a toasty brown. The onions are sauteed in the pan with the hamburger juices and cooked with the gravy. All the flavors meld together and are fantastic. Serve with rice or mashed potatoes for comfort food at its best. This Salisbury steak is so good you may have to double the recipe.” - Kitchen Crew