Spinach Stuffed Vidalia Onions Recipes

VIDALIA ONION STEAK AND WILTED SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Place spinach and red pepper on large serving platter or divide evenly among 4 individual salad plates. Set aside. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Saute steak quickly until medium rare. Remove from pan. Add remaining oil and saute onion slices until softened and translucent. Stir in vinegar, water, honey, mustard, ginger, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Quickly stir in meat. Spoon over spinach. Serve immediately.

SPINACH-STUFFED VIDALIA ONIONS

Steps:

• Peel onions; core out hole in center.
• Put in water and steam.
• Do not overcook until soft and mushy.
• Remove from heat and cool.
• Wash spinach and cook for 1 minute, using only the water that clings to the leaves, drain and chop.
• Saute spinach in butter.
• Add half and half and cook until fairly dry.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Fill onions with spinach mixture; sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake in a greased shallow pan at 350 degrees until onions are thoroughly heated, about 15-20 minutes.

VIDALIA HEAVEN

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.
• Peel each onion, and core out the center. Drop a beef bouillon in the core of each onion, and cover the bouillon with 1 tablespoon of butter. Wrap tightly with aluminum foil.
• Cook on grill for 30 to 60 minutes, or to desired doneness. Be careful not to puncture the aluminum foil, or the juices will drip out, and the onion will burn.

STUFFED VIDALIA ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a small baking pan with foil.
• Cut 1/2" off the top of each onion; slightly trim the bottoms so that the onions stand upright. Place the onions, cut side up, in the prepared baking pan and coat with cooking spray. Bake for 1 hour, or until soft. Set aside for 15 minutes, or until cool enough to handle.
• Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
• Remove and discard the onion peels. Using a spoon, scoop out the onion centers, leaving a 1/2" shell. Chop the centers and reserve 1 cup for the stuffing; save the remainder for another use.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini, garlic, thyme, basil, and the 1 cup chopped onions. Cook for 6 minutes, or until the zucchini is softened and most of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from the heat and stir in the bread crumbs, pine nuts, 2 1/2 tablespoons of the cheese, salt, and pepper.
• Divide the filling among the onion shells. Place the onion shells in the same baking pan and top with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon cheese.
• Bake for 20 minute, or until golden.

VIDALIA ONION SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, onion and parsley. Stir in butter and egg. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. , In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry croutons for 10-15 seconds, turning to brown all sides. Drain on paper towels., For dressing, combine the onion, vinegar, honey and mustard in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. , In a salad bowl, toss the spinach, bacon, onion rings and croutons. Serve with dressing.

BAKED STUFFED VIDALIA ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Trim a slice, about 1/2-inch thick, from the root end of each onion. Peel away the papery skin and place the onions in a covered, microwave-safe dish with about 1/4-inch of water in the bottom. Microwave at 80% power for 4 to 4-1/2 minutes. Remove from the oven, drain off the water and let stand, uncovered, until cool enough to handle.
• To begin removing the inner layers of the onion, insert a fork into the center through the cut end, about 1-inch deep. Twist to separate the layers, pull upward gently, remove and set aside. Repeat with additional layers until you are left with a hollow shell about 3/8-inch thick. This could be one or two remaining layers, depending on your onion.
• Chop the reserved onion into 1/2-inch dice. Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened completely, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle the flour evenly over the onions, tossing to coat. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the flour begins to turn uniformly golden in color, about 3 minutes. Slowly add the white wine and stir to combine thoroughly. Stir in the half-and-half and continue cooking until the mixture is thickened and smooth, about 3 additional minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning if desired
• Using a spoon, fill the onion shells with the creamed mixture, pressing down gently with each spoonful. Top with the breadcrumbs, dust with a bit of paprika for color, and place in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the crumbs have browned.

BROCCOLI STUFFED VIDALIA ONIONS

Steps:

• Peel and halve the onions. Pot boil in salted water for 12 minutes. Remove centers, leaving about 3/4" edge.
• s. Place onion cups in a 13x9x2" pan.
• Chop the center portions which were removed from the onions to equal about 1 cup.
• Cook broccoli to package directions; drain.
• Combine chopped onion, broccoli, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise and lemon juice; spoon into the onion cups.
• Note: at this point the onions can be refrigerated until ready to bake.
• Melt butter; blend in the flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder(if using). Add milk and cook until thick, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and blend in softened cream cheese. Spoon sauce over the onions; bake, uncovered, at 375*F. for 20 minutes.
• Serve and enjoy!