Roasted Onion Spread Recipes

ROASTED ONIONS

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to lowest position; heat to 425 degrees.
• Cut onions in half; toss with oil and a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper. Place, cut-side down, on a lipped cookie sheet.
• Roast until tender and cut surfaces are golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Adjust seasonings; drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

ROASTED ONION DIP

Steps:

• Toss 1 roughly chopped red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil on a foil-lined baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast at 400˚, stirring occasionally, until golden, 25 to 35 minutes. Set aside to cool. Beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese with a mixer on medium-high speed until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup grated parmesan, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons each mayonnaise and sliced chives and the roasted onions. Beat until combined. Scrape into a serving bowl.

SOUR CREAM AND ROASTED RED ONION DIP

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the onion slices in a single layer on the prepared sheet, leaving room between each. (Use 2 baking sheets if the onions won't all fit comfortably on 1.) Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and the sugar and gently flip to coat, keeping the rings as intact as possible. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, turning once, until soft and browning (It's O.K. if some parts get crisp and charred).
• Let the onions cool slightly, then transfer to a cutting board and roughly chop. (You want to have small pieces of onion without making a paste.)
• Transfer the onions to a medium bowl and add the sour cream, yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, lemon juice and black pepper. Fold to combine.
• Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with minced chives. Serve with potato chips.

ROASTED SWEET ONION AND GARLIC SPREAD

Steps:

• Peel and quarter onions.
• In a large bowl stir together oil and honey.
• Add onions and garlic, stirring to coat.
• Transfer mixture to a greased 2-quart square baking dish.
• Bake, uncovered, in a 350* oven for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from oven; cool.
• Place in food processor bowl or blender container.
• Add salt; cover and process or blend till smooth.
• Serve on toast points or crusty French bread.
• Store any leftovers, covered, in the refrigerator for up to one week.
• Makes about 1/2 cup.
• Enjoy!

ROASTED ONION SPREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place onions and garlic in a large bowl. Add oil, honey and salt; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Roast 65-75 minutes or until onions are golden brown and softened. Cool 10 minutes., Place onion mixture in a food processor; process 30 seconds or until blended. Transfer to a small bowl. Serve with crackers. Refrigerate leftovers.

ROASTED ONION DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Add the onions to a foil-lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss everything together. Transfer to the oven and roast for 35 minutes, or until the onions are tender and golden. Set aside to cool completely.
• In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, chives and the roasted onions. Beat until light and fluffy and well-combined. Scrape the mixture into a serving bowl using a rubber spatula. Sprinkle the remaining chives over the top and serve.

ROASTED GARLIC & ONION DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Place onions in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, mix honey, 1 tablespoon oil, vinegar, mustard and pepper. Drizzle over onions; toss to coat. Roast 40-45 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally., Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulbs, but do not peel or separate the cloves. Cut off top of garlic bulbs, exposing individual cloves. Drizzle cut cloves with remaining oil. Wrap in foil. Bake 30-45 minutes or until cloves are soft. Unwrap and cool 10 minutes. Squeeze garlic from skins., Transfer onions and pan drippings to a food processor; add garlic. Pulse until finely chopped. Add cream cheese and salt; pulse until blended. Transfer to a small bowl. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with vegetables.

ROASTED ONION RANCH SPREAD

Steps:

• Set oven to 375 degrees.
• Place the chopped onion in a baking dish; drizzle with olive oil (make sure that all the onion is coated with oil).
• Bake for 25 mins, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from oven; cool.
• Whisk together all the remaining ingredients in a bowl.
• Add in the roasted onions, and stir until well combined.
• Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Note: if desired, 2 onions may be used.

ROASTED RED PEPPER SPREAD

Steps:

• Roast red peppers, tomatoes, garlic and onion under a broiler or on a grill at 425 degrees F, turning to roast all sides, until tomatoes and peppers are blistered, blackened and softened and garlic and onion are blackened in spots. Remove from heat.
• Place pepper and tomatoes in paper bags, secure opening and let cool about 15 minutes. Allow garlic and onion to cool. Peel garlic and onion. Finely chop garlic. Set aside. Finely chop onion, measuring 1/4 cup. Set aside. Peel and seed peppers and tomatoes. Place peppers and tomatoes in a food processor or blender, working in batches, and process until smooth.
• Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Set bands aside.
• Combine pepper and tomato puree, garlic, onion, vinegar, basil, sugar and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens and mounds on a spoon, about 20 minutes.
• Ladle hot spread into hot jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Wipe rim. Center hot lid on jar. Apply band and adjust until fit is fingertip tight.
• Process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed.