Calling all the sweet tooth, you have to try these Vidalia onion recipes!
I know it may sound a little strange. Sweet onions, really? But you definitely read that right.
The Vidalia variety is considered the
sweetest onion in the United States
.
The low-sulfur soil found in Vidalia, Georgia is the fascinating reason these onions are sweeter than other onion varieties
.
You can get your hands on these golden gems from April to August. So, don’t miss it! Grab a bag and dive into these Vidalia recipes.
1. Vidalia Onions Classic Baking
With
onions as sweet as these, why hide the flavor behind other
ingredients?
These simple baked Vidalia onions make the delicious golden root vegetable the star of the show
.
Surprisingly, this recipe only uses three ingredients. All you need is a Vidalia onion, a cube of broth (chicken or beef) and butter. Yes, that’s it.
Simply cut a
one-inch hole in the top of the onion and insert a cube of broth
.
Fill the rest of the hole with butter, wrap it in aluminum foil and bake. Boom, that’s it.
Arabic numeral.
Vidalia onion rings roasted with parmesan
Next time you’re looking for a tasty side dish, turn to these roasted Vidalia onion rings with Parmesan
.
I bet you didn’t think onion rings could be even more delicious. Well, with Vidalia onions, they can!
The sweetness makes them simply delicious
.
Roast Vidalia onion rings in the oven and cover with a good pinch of Parmesan. Enjoy!
3. Vidalia
Onion Pie This Vidalia
onion cake
is the best
summer lunch.
Vidalia onions are stacked inside a cake crust and topped with a cream filling with cheese
.
Trade your daily sandwich at lunchtime for a slice of cake. It’s elegant, cheesy, sweet, and can’t stop eating delicious.
Serve this tasty cake with a fresh salad for the perfect meal. Delicious!
4. Vidalias Daddy’s Summer Grill
There’s nothing as comforting as backyard grills in your family’s home
. I always roast some
Vidalia onions for a homey and sweet taste of nostalgia
.
If your family is like mine, you’ve always roasted onions with your burgers. There is no other way to enjoy them better!
These summer grilled Vidalia onions are so tender that they melt to the touch.
The onions themselves are so full of flavor that they won’t need anything else.
5. Grilled Vidalia onion fillets with honey and mustard icing
Fancy a sweet onion lollipop? These grilled Vidalia onion fillets with honey and mustard icing are super tasty and super fun to eat.
As much as I love caramelized onions, I hate waiting for them to cook. So instead of waiting hours on a stove, I roast these bad guys.
Placing Vidalia onion fillets on a very hot grill creates beautiful charcoal marks
.
It’s fantastic for deeper caramelization. And they only take 10 minutes to cook!
6. Vidalia
onion
rings You can never have enough onion rings. One bite of these Vidalia onion rings, and you’ll run back to the kitchen to cook another batch.
These crispy and slightly sweet and delicious onion rings only take 18 minutes to fry. That means less time cooking and more time eating!
Fry your Vidalia rings until golden brown. Serve them with your favorite sauce and enjoy.
7.
Vidalia onions stuffed with crab meat (sweet and savory) If you love
crab meat filling, you’ll love these stuffed Vidalia onions
.
The wonderful sweetness of Vidalia onions works very well with the salted crab meat filling. It is salty, sweet and absolutely delicious.
When you bake Vidalia onions, they take on a delicious sweetness. All they need is some salted butter and a pinch of freshly cracked black pepper.
8. Vidalia Onion Dip
One of my favorite appetizers of all time has to be a sauce. It’s so versatile and so delicious. And this Vidalia onion sauce is impossible to resist.
It’s cheesy, creamy and slightly sweet because of those Vidalia onions. Not to mention, it’s served hot, which is great for a nice cheese pull.
This is the best party food. Grab your favorite type of chips and cava!
9. French onion soup
made with Vidalia onions French onion soup
is one of the most famous onion recipes. And this version with Vadia onions is very special.
From rich meat broth to sweet Vidalia onions, every element is simply perfection
.
Vidalia onions have the perfect amount of sweetness for this soup. They caramelize perfectly without any extra sugar. Amazing!
10.
Caramelized Vidalia onion casserole This caramelized
Vidalia onion casserole is the perfect and filling family dinner. Even picky eaters won’t be able to resist!
Sweet and salty caramelized onions give a lot of flavor to this meatless casserole. Pasta has never tasted so good.
Of course, you can always pour some diced chicken breast into this casserole if you want to increase it a little. But it’s delicious just the way it is.
11. Fresh Southern-style sauce
There’s nothing better than sharing fresh salsa on a hot summer day. It’s especially great when that sauce is filled with sweet Vidalia onions.
Not only does it taste good, but it’s also visually stunning.
Brimming with tomatoes, peppers and herbs, you can practically taste the rainbow!
Vidalia onions are sweeter and have less sharpness than red onions. They give this sauce a smoother and sweeter flavor.
12. Marinated shrimp with capers and onions
Some things are worth the wait. And this recipe for marinated shrimp with capers and onions is definitely one of them.
It may take 8 hours to marinate, but after a bite, you’ll be convinced it was worth every minute.
The sweetness of boiled shrimp and Vidalia onions combine beautifully with citrus vinaigrette. Delicious.
13. Vidalia onion strings with horseradish aioli
This may be the most perfect appetizer in the world. Fried to a crispy golden color in a matter of minutes, these Vidalia onion strings are impossible to resist.
I never thought onion rings could be covered. But here we are.
These crispy and salty and sweet onion strings are so delicious. You’ll want to eat them by a handful.
Serve these fun strings with a couple of beers and a horseradish aioli sauce. It’s the perfect party food!
