Description
Grilled Onion Blossoms are a stunning and flavorful appetizer that will elevate any gathering, from summer barbecues to family dinners. These cheesy, pull-apart onion creations feature crispy edges and soft centers, making them a delightful treat for your guests. The savory combination of spices and sweet Vidalia onions creates an unforgettable flavor experience. Serve them with a variety of dipping sauces for a fun twist, and watch as they become the star of your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 sweet Vidalia onions
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and cayenne pepper to create the dipping sauce.
- In another bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, paprika, cayenne pepper, and Italian seasoning for the cheese mixture.
- Cut the tops off the onions and slice into 12 to 16 sections without cutting through the root. Gently pull apart the layers.
- Generously sprinkle each blossom with the cheese mixture and drizzle with olive oil.
- Grill covered for about 15 minutes until tender and lightly charred.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Grilled Onion Blossom (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg