broccoli-stuffed onions

3 Pinches
Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Apr 24, 2021

Sometimes when sweet onions are in season, my grocery store will over a bag of them for about what you normally pay for 1 or 2. So, I had to find something to do with lots of onion. I think you could use other veggies to stuff, or a combination of them.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet onions (vidalia, walla walla, texas sweet), peeled and halved crosswise
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 ounces frozen chopped broccoli
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, plus 2 teaspoons more
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 ounces cream cheese, cubed

How To Make broccoli-stuffed onions

  • Step 1
    Place your onions in a large Dutch oven; add 1/4 teaspoon salt and water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Drain well.
  • Step 2
    Remove the centers from the onions, leaving 3/4 inch thick shells. Place the onion shells in a lightly greased baking dish; set aside.
  • Step 3
    Chop the onion centers to equal 1/2 cup; reserve the remaining onion centers for another use. Set aside.
  • Step 4
    Cook the broccoli according to the package directions; drain. Combine the broccoli, reserved 1/2 cup chopped onion, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Stir well. Spoon the mixture evenly into the reserved onion shells.
  • Step 5
    Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat; add flour and 1/8 teaspoon salt, stirring until smooth. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add the milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and bubbly.
  • Step 6
    Remove from the heat; add the cream cheese, stirring until the cream cheese melts and sauce is smooth. Spoon the sauce over the stuffed onions.
  • Step 7
    Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned and thoroughly heated.

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Category: Vegetables
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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