20 Best Onion Recipes That Go All Out With Flavor
A blooming onion is the ultimate crowd-pleaser!
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You can't go wrong with storing onions in your pantry! This staple ingredient is used in all sorts of dishes. Not only is it part of the classic trio of carrots, onions, and celery (also known as mirepoix) used for many soups and sauces, but it's also one of the most flavorful burger toppings when sliced and served raw. If you're looking for other ways to use up a bag of onions, read on for our best onion recipes that might just surprise you. Here, you’ll find tons of ways to cook with onions—like caramelized onions, grilled onions, fried onion rings, and roasted onions with pork and apples. Plus, we'll show you how to pickle onions for a flavorful addition to tacos and salads.
Looking to make onions the star ingredient? Give our recipe for a big blooming onion a try! It's crispy and golden on the outside and sweet and tender on the inside—and it's just like the kind you might find in a restaurant! Or try out the viral French onion pasta recipe that's incredibly rich and cheesy. Prefer cooking with scallions or green onions? Look for the flaky sour cream and onion biscuits or the five onion tart that gives all different types of onions a try. If big, bold flavor is what you're after, these onion recipes are a great place to start! Just make sure you know how to cut onions without crying!
Onion Rings
These homemade onion rings have the lightest, crispiest breading that makes them totally irresistible. You can serve them as an alternative to French fries or pile them high on your favorite burgers!
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Blooming Onion
Here's another way to make crispy onions! The fun party snack will have everyone reaching for seconds, especially if you serve it up with the creamy, tangy horseradish sauce for dipping.
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One-Pot French Onion Pasta
This recipe went viral on TikTok for a reason! It's savory-sweet like French onion soup and topped with lots of melted cheese.
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Caramelized Onion Dip
The low, slow cooking method for caramelized onions is what makes them so deeply soft and golden. It's worth the effort, but it's easy to prep ahead of time!
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Instant Pot French Onion Soup
Yes, you can achieve the luscious savory and aromatic flavor of caramelized onions using your Instant Pot! It make this French onion soup so easy to make!
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Brisket Tacos with Pickled Red Onion
Add tangy flavor, crunchy texture, and a pop of color to your brisket tacos by topping them with zippy pickled red onions. Once you learn how to make them in the microwave, you'll want to use them on everything!
Juicy Lucy
One of the key ingredients that makes this cheese-stuffed burger so tasty is the pile of caramelized onions on top. It's oozing with flavor from every direction.
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Ham and Cheese Frittata with Caramelized Onions
This flavorful frittata is perfect for any holiday brunch. You can even make the whole thing ahead of time and serve it up at room temperature.
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Homemade French Onion Dip
You don't actually need onions for this dip recipe. Instead, it's made with onion powder and dried chopped onion for tons of onion-y flavor. It's a great excuse for eating chips!
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French Onion Chicken Casserole
Using a rotisserie chicken makes this cheesy casserole recipe even easier. There's also lots of mushrooms and baguette slices hiding under that layer of cheese.
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Onion Strings
As one of Ree's favorite recipes, "these teeny tiny, thinly-sliced fried onions are so pleasantly flavorful and crisp," she says. Serve them with rib-eye steak, creamy mashed potatoes, or simply eat by the handful!
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Baked Mashed Potatoes with Crispy Shallots
Skip the store-bought fried onions and try making crispy shallots at home instead! It's an easy way to up the flavor factor on creamy mashed potatoes.
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Sour Cream and Onion Biscuits
There's just something about the flavor combination of sour cream and onion that's so darn good. The key is to use scallions (or green onions), chives, and ranch seasoning mix.
Get the Sour Cream and Onion Biscuits recipe at The View from Great Island.
Ginger Beef and Onion Rice Bowls
Thinly sliced onions add even more flavor to this ginger-garlic marinated beef recipe. Serve it all on top of fluffy rice with sliced scallions for the perfect weeknight meal.
Get the Ginger Beef and Onion Rice Bowls recipe at Butter Be Ready.
Five Onion Tart
This recipe uses not one, not two, but five different types of onions! We're talking scallions, shallots, yellow onion, leeks, and chives!
Cream of Onion Soup
This silky-smooth, creamy soup looks (and tastes) impressive, but you'll be surprised to learn that it's ready in under 25 minutes!
Grilled Veggie Salad with Grilled Vidalia Onion Salad
Vidalia onions are naturally mild and sweet, plus they're perfect for grilling! They get those beautiful char marks for the salad and they can even be blended up into a creamy onion dressing.
Get the Grilled Veggie Salad with Grilled Vidalia Onion Salad recipe at A Farmgirl's Dabbles.
Caramelized Onion Mushroom Crostini
Lots of butter and Marsala wine help make the onions and mushrooms super caramelized and jammy. Add some fresh thyme leaves and use the mixture as a topping for crisp crostini bread.
Get the Caramelized Onion Mushroom Crostini recipe at Foodie Crush.
Maple Pork Roast with Apples and Onions
The combination of roasted apples and onions adds so much sweet and savory flavor to this simple pork dish. It's perfect for fall weeknight dinners or even holidays!
Get the Maple Pork Roast with Apples and Onions recipe at Julie's Eats and Treats.
Air Fryer Onion Rings
Just because you're eating healthy doesn't mean you can't enjoy this crispy fried favorite! Try the air fryer version for a healthier spin on the game day food.
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