Zesty Dijon Grilled Onions Recipes

UNCLE WILSON'S GRILLED ONIONS

Steps:

• Peel and wash the onions. With the point of a small, sharp knife, cut a 1-inch core from the top of each onion and make shallow slits in a circle around the top. Wrap 2 slices of bacon horizontally around each onion, and secure them with toothpicks. Then put 1 teaspoon of butter in each core. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place each onion on a square of aluminum foil and bring the edges together at the top, leaving a small opening for steam to escape. Put the foil-wrapped onions on the grill and cook for 1 hour, or until the onions are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife. You can also bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Cool the onions for a few minutes then unwrap and cut into quarters to serve.

GRILLED ONION

Steps:

• Hollow center of onion to a depth of 1 in.; chop removed onion. Place butter and bouillon in center of onion; top with the chopped onion. Wrap tightly in heavy-duty foil. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Cut into wedges.

CARAMELIZED ONION GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sprinkle with the thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are browned and tender, about 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of the Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon water to coat the onions. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
• Heat a griddle over medium heat.
• Buzz the Cheddar, Gruyere, Robiola, prosecco, parsley, garlic and remaining 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard in a food processor until combined but still chunky and spreadable. Evenly spread the cheese mixture over one side of each slice of bread. Top 2 slices with the onion mixture and then sandwich the onions with the other 2 slices, cheese-side in. Spread the remaining butter on the outside of each sandwich and season with salt and pepper. Griddle the sandwiches over medium heat until golden brown on the first side, about 5 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until the cheese is melted and the exteriors are crispy, about 5 minutes more.

ONIONS ON THE GRILL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients; toss to coat. Place on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Fold foil around onion mixture and seal tightly. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until onions are tender, turning once. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

GRILLED ONIONS & GARLIC

Steps:

• In a small bowl wisk together dijon mustard, honey,basil leaves and extra virgin olive oil. Slice vadalia onions and garlic cloves and place in aluminum foil. Pour dijon mustard mixture on top of sliced onions & garlic. Wrap up and seal aluminum foil place on grill and cook aprox 5-10 minutes on each side. Place on top of burgers or steak and enjoy.

GRILLED ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat.
• Peel outer layer off onions. Slice a small section off of one end of each onion, and make a small hole in the center. Fill the center of each onion with a bouillon cube and 2 tablespoons butter or margarine. Replace the top of the onion, and wrap in aluminum foil.
• Place onions on grill over indirect heat, and close the lid. Cook for 1 hour, or until tender. Remove the tops, and cut into bite size chunks. Place in a serving dish with all the juices from the foil.

SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN AND GREEN ONIONS

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Whisk oil, hot sauce, honey and paprika in 9-inch glass pie dish to blend. Mince 1 green onion; mix into marinade. Transfer 2 tablespoons marinade to small bowl and reserve. Add chicken to marinade in pie dish and turn to coat. Let stand 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
• Sprinkle chicken and remaining whole green onions with salt. Grill chicken and whole onions until chicken is cooked through and onions soften, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken and onions to plates. Drizzle with reserved 2 tablespoons marinade.

ZESTY DIJON GRILLED ONIONS

Steps:

• Cut each onion crosswise into 4 slices; secure onion slices with toothpicks to hold shape& set aside.
• Blend mustard, oil, and chili powder in small bowl.
• Grill onion slices over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes each side, brushing with mixture and turing occasionally till fully cooked& well glazed.
• Remove toothpicks& serve!