Grilled Stuffed Onions In Their Skins Foil Wrapped Recipes

EASY GRILLED ONIONS IN FOIL

Steps:

• Heat grill to 450°F.
• Cut a piece of heavy duty foil (or two pieces if using regular foil) approximately 22 inches long.
• Place thinly sliced onion in the center of the foil and toss with onion and garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Dot the top with butter.
• Pull the long edges of the foil up, folding them onto each other to create a seal. Then fold in the short edges of the foil to create the packet, making sure all edges are sealed, and leaving enough space in the foil packet for the onions to move when you shake it.
• Place the foil packet on the grill over direct heat (but not a direct flame). You can also place it over indirect heat to reduce any risk of burning the onions. Cook for 25-30 minutes, shaking the foil packet halfway through. You can also gently open and stir the onions around halfway through.
• Gently open the foil packet, allowing the steam to escape. Stir the onions before serving and allow to cool slightly.

GRILLED STUFFED ONIONS

Steps:

• Cook and stir bacon in medium skillet on medium heat until crisp. Meanwhile, cut thin slice off top of each onion; discard top. Use small spoon to scoop out centers of onions, leaving 1/2-inch-thick shells. Finely chop removed onions.
• Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels. Add 1/2 cup chopped onions to drippings in skillet. (Reserve any remaining chopped onions for another use.) Cook 5 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Add chiles and garlic; cook 2 min. Stir in bacon.
• Heat grill to medium heat. Mix cream cheese, shredded cheese and thyme in medium bowl; stir in bacon mixture. Spoon into onion shells. Place 1 on each of 6 large sheets heavy-duty foil; drizzle with dressing. Wrap foil tightly around onions, leaving room for heat circulation inside.
• Grill 25 min. or until onions are tender.

ROASTED VIDALIA ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Peel and core onions, then slice halfway through. Place onions on sections of aluminum foil large enough to wrap them completely. Place a bouillon cube in the center of each onion; place pat of butter on top. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Wrap the onions in foil.
• Roast in preheated oven for 15 minutes.

GRILLED SWEET ONIONS

Steps:

• Prepare grill for indirect heat. Peel onions, leaving root ends intact. Cut a thin slice from the top of each, then carefully cut a 1-in. hole in the center. Cut each onion into quarters, cutting to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Place each onion on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square)., Sprinkle bouillon, thyme, salt and pepper into centers; top with butter. If desired, drizzle with wine. Fold foil around onions, sealing tightly., Grill onions, covered, over indirect medium heat until tender, 35-40 minutes. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

BACON WRAPPED GRILLED STUFFED ONIONS

Steps:

• 1. Peel onions carefully and cut bottom slightly just enough so they can sit flat. Core onion leaving a thick shell capable of holding filling in. (about a 1/3 inch)
• 2. Chop the removed onion finely.
• 3. In a non stick fry pan add a bit of olive oil. cook chopped onion,green peppers, bacon and garlic until bacon is cooked through and onions and peppers are tender. Add bread crumbs salt and pepper and parmesan cheese to your preference.
• 4. Stuff the onions with this mixture. Wrap a piece of bacon around each onion and secure it with a toothpick.
• 5. Place onions on their own piece of foil and drizzle with olive oil. Tent each onion in its foil.
• 6. Place on prepared grill and grill for about 20 to 30 minutes or until onions are tender yet firm.
• 7. add hickory chips or apple wood chips to grill for an even more unique flavor.

CARAMELIZED ONIONS ON THE GRILL

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
• Place the onion wedges on a sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil. Dot with butter, then sprinkle with bouillon, garlic salt, and pepper to taste. Fold the aluminum foil into a packet, leaving only a small hole at the top to allow steam to escape.
• Place packet on preheated grill, and cook until the onions have softened, and cooked to a deep, rich brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on the temperature of the grill. Stir the onions after the first 30 minutes, or as needed to keep from burning.

GRILLED SCALLOP-STUFFED SWEET ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place onions in their skins in an 11 1/2-by-8-inch metal baking pan. Rub onions with oil and season with salt and pepper. Cover pan tightly with parchment paper-lined aluminum foil. Roast until onions are tender, but still retain their shape, about 2 1/2 hours. Remove onions from baking pan, reserving pan; let stand until cool enough to handle.
• Cut off the top third of each onion; set aside. Cut a hole in the center of each onion large enough to hold a scallop.
• Place baking pan on the stove over high heat. Add sake, and stir using a wooden spoon, scraping up the browned bits. Add onion centers, soy sauce, and mirin; cook, stirring, until onions are soft. Pour mixture into a small saucepan; set aside.
• Season scallops with salt and pepper. Preheat a grill pan over high heat. Reheat sake mixture and season with salt and pepper; keep warm until ready to use.
• Place scallops on grill and cook, turning once, just until grill marks appear on prosciutto, about 30 seconds per side. Wrap each scallop in a piece of prosciutto, enclosing completely. Stuff a scallop into each onion. Top each with 1/2 teaspoon butter, cover with reserved onion tops, and place on grill pan. Cook onions until heated through and skin is blackened, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Remove blackened skin and divide onions among 4 serving plates. Drizzle each with sake mixture and serve immediately.

STUFFED ONIONS FOR THE GRILL

Steps:

• Saute minced onion and celery until soft.
• Add vegetables to dry stuffing mix and prepare according to package direction.
• Set aside.
• Coat onion slices with olive oil.
• Place on grill and brown on both sides.
• Cut out foil pieces that will be big enough to wrap around the stuffed onion slices.
• Sprinkle each foil squares with S, P and onion powder.
• Place a grilled onion slice on a tin foil square and top with prepared stuffing.
• Wrap loosely in foil and return packettes to the grill for 10 minutes or until onion slices are tender.
• If you would like to get fancy, parboil whole large onions for 5 minutes, scoop out middle and follow same basic directions for stuffed onion slices.

STUFFED ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a Dutch oven, bring a small amount of water to a boil. Peel onions; using a slotted spoon, place onions in boiling water. Cook for 4-6 minutes more until softened; remove and let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut a 1/4-in. slice off the top of each onion. Remove center, leaving a 1/2-in shell. Chop centers and tops of onions; set aside. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towel to drain. In the drippings, saute chopped onion until tender. Stir in bread crumbs and parsley. Add the butter and mushrooms; cook until mushrooms are tender. Add bacon, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stuff onion shells; place in an ungreased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Pour broth around onions. Bake, uncovered, until tender, 45 minutes, basting frequently during the first 15 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

GRILLED STUFFED ONIONS IN THEIR SKINS (FOIL WRAPPED)

Steps:

• Slice off stem and roots ends of the onions, leaving skins in place.
• Prepare a square baking pan by lining it with foil.
• Cut a cone shaped hole in the top of the onions without cutting through the bottom of the onion.
• Set onions in the pan on their roots.
• Stir spices and sugar into the melted butter.
• Add the bread crumbs.
• Stir until well mixed.
• Spoon the bread mixture into each onion.
• Wrap in foil and grill with your steak on the grill, turning often.
• You can also bake in a 400 degree preheated oven for about an hour or until onion is fork tender.
• Serve immediately.