Cheesy Garlic Bread Stuffed Onions

Picture this: onions that aren’t crying because they’re sad, but because they’re bursting with joy… and cheese. Welcome to the world of Cheesy Garlic Bread Stuffed Onions. This is where carbs, dairy, and vegetables unite in perfect harmony. Yes, you’re about to fall in love with an onion. In a whole different way.

First, you start with the bread. Not just any bread. A baguette or Italian loaf, cubed and toasted until golden. Think crunchy croutons, but with a destiny. While those beauties toast, you prepare the star: the onion. Peel it, boil it, giving it a spa day in salted water. Save that liquid gold—onion water—because it’s the secret weapon. Two cups go in this Cheesy Garlic Bread Stuffed Onions recipe. The rest? Freeze it for soups and stocks. Look at you, being thrifty.

Prep the Onions:

Now, the magic begins. Cool the onions, pop off their little hats, and scoop out their centers like a tiny vegetable jack-o’-lantern. Those onion insides? Don’t toss them. Chop them up for the stuffing. In a skillet, melt enough butter to make Ina blush. Fry the chopped onion bits until golden. Then throw in at least half a cup of thinly sliced garlic cloves. Yes, half a cup. No one’s kissing you after this Cheesy Garlic Bread Stuffed Onions dish, and that’s fine.

Next comes the best part: toss in those toasted bread cubes and splash in that reserved onion water.  Then mix thoroughly before adding shredded mozzarella. Sprinkle parsley to make it look like you tried. Stuff the mixture into the hollowed onions, sprinkle with more cheese, and crown them with their lids. Finally, scatter whatever cheese you have left over the whole shebang.

Pop these in the oven for 30 minutes and let the magic happen. The result? A dish so decadent that it deserves its own fan club. Serve one as a side or two as a meal. Either way, consequently, your taste buds will write you a thank-you note.

Yes please. This is a love story, people —between butter, bread, and bold flavor. So, ready to fall in love?

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Cheesy Garlic Bread Stuffed Onions

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Bread Stuffed Onions, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Garlic Bread Stuffing, Stuffed Onions

Prep Time 1 hour

Cook Time 30 minutes

Servings 8

Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

• 6 large onions
• salt
• 1 medium-sized Italian bread or fresh baguette
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter.
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish
• Olive oil for greasing the dish and brushing the onions.

Instructions

Prepare the onions:

1. Peel the onions and boil them in salted water for 10 minutes.* Drain, reserving 2 cups of the liquid.
2. Pat the onions dry.
3. When the onions are cool enough to handle, cut the tops off each. Set the lids aside.
4. Use a sharp paring knife to scoop out the insides of each onion. You should have no
more than 2 onion layers remaining.
5. Chop the scooped-out onion flesh into small pieces. Set aside.

Make the Cheesy Garlic Bread Filling:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cut the bread into small cubes. Scatter on the baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until toasted golden.
3. Heat the butter in a skillet. Add the onion pieces and sauté until golden.
4. Stir in the garlic. Sauté until the garlic releases its aroma.
5. Add the bread cubes. Toss to coat.
6. Pour 1 cup of the reserved liquid over the top.
7. Cook, stirring for a few minutes until the bread softens.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Mix in 1+1/2 cups of the grated mozzarella.
10. When the cheese melts, Stir in the chopped parsley.
11. Remove from heat.

Assemble & Bake:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Coat a large casserole dish with olive oil.
3. Fill the onion shells with the cheesy garlic bread mixture and place them in the oiled casserole dish.
4. Top with some shredded mozzarella.
5. Cover each onion with the reserved previous cut lids and brush with olive oil.
6. Arrange the extra stuffing around the onions.
7. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the top.
8. Pour the rest of the liquid over the top.
9. Bake for 30 minutes or until the onions start to brown.
10. Remove from the oven.
11. Garnish with extra chopped parsley and serve.

Recipe Notes

*TIP: Save the onion water for soup stock.

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