Butter Roasted Onions Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

thyme

🥗Healthier: oregano

💰Cheaper: parsley

Oregano provides a similar flavor profile.

Trim the top and bottom of the whole onions to keep them steady and allow seasoning.

Season the onions all over with salt.

Arrange the seasoned onions in a baking dish.

Chop fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage) small.

Slice butter into thin slabs and place a slab on top of each onion.

Mound chopped herbs on top of the butter on each onion.

Finish with black pepper and add a few bay leaves.

Cover the onions with foil or parchment paper.

Switch the oven from broil to bake.

Bake the onions until soft and sweet.

Spoon the melted butter from the bottom of the pan over the onions before serving.

Serve the onions as-is or remove the skins, which come off easily.

Drizzle balsamic or sherry vinegar on top for extra flavor.

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