If you got it, flaunt it. Show off your Vidalia onions as the star of the show by baking them whole and serving as a gourmet side dish. This series is sponsored by the Vidalia Onion Committee.
Baked whole Vidalia onions are a super simple side dish with a flavor reminiscent of French onion soup. And the gourmet presentation can’t be beat! Our instructions are for one onion, but you can easily bake up to six onions on the same baking sheet for an impressive dinner party spread.
Scroll down to read more about how it all comes together or click here to jump straight down to the recipe.
![Baked Vidalia Onion A whole baked VIdalia onion on a white plate.](https://thecookful.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/BakedVidalias-7_Small-680x1020.jpg)
Video: How To Bake Vidalia Onions
Step By Step Instructions
Step #1
First, preheat your oven to 350°F. Peel your onion, leaving the root intact. If your onion sits level, you can leave it alone. If not, cut a thin slice off the root to create a flat bottom.
![Peeled Vidalia Onion Peeled Vidalia Onion on a cutting board surrounded by the peels.](https://thecookful.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/BakedVidalias-1_Small-680x530.jpg)
Step #2
Use a paring knife to cut a 1-inch deep cone into the top of the onion.
![Cut Vidalia Onion Cut Vidalia Onion with cone cut into top.](https://thecookful.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/BakedVidalias-2_Small-680x530.jpg)
Step #3
Insert a vegetable, chicken, or beef bouillon cube into the hole. We’re using a standard-sized 4 gram bouillon cube here, not extra-large ones. You can cut large ones smaller as needed. If you’re using granulated bouillon, use 1 tablespoon. Alternatively, you can use 1 teaspoon of your favorite seasoning blend. I really like to use Italian Sausage Seasoning or Montreal Chicken Seasoning with these onions. Note that if the blend doesn’t contain salt, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
![Fill with Bouillon Vidalia onion with bouillon in the center.](https://thecookful.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/BakedVidalias-3_Small-680x530.jpg)
Step #4
Fill the rest of the hole with butter, about 1-2 tablespoons. Season with salt and pepper.
![Add Butter Vidalia onion filled with butter on a cutting board.](https://thecookful.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/BakedVidalias-4_Small-680x530.jpg)
Step #5
Place the filled onion on a sheet of foil large enough to encase it. Wrap the onion in foil, bringing the edges up in the center.
![Vidalia Onions with Butter Vidalia Onions filled with butter on a sheet of foil.](https://thecookful.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/BakedVidalias-5_Small-680x530.jpg)
Step #6
Twist the foil together to seal the onion in. Place the foil-wrapped onion on a baking sheet.
![Vidalia with Foil Vidalia covered with foil on a baking pan.](https://thecookful.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/BakedVidalias-6_Small-680x530.jpg)
Step #7
Bake for 45-60 minutes, until the onion is tender. Serve warm.
![Baked Vidalia Onions Whole Baked Onion on a white plate with fresh basil leaves.](https://thecookful.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/BakedVidalias-8_Small-680x530.jpg)
More Easy Vegetable Side Dishes
Love this simple recipe? Try one of our other easy veggie recipes.
Podcast Episode On Baking Vidalia Onions
Listen to our editor, Christine Pittman, explain briefly about how to make this side dish, with some great tips along the way, by clicking the play button below:
Listen to more Recipe of the Day episodes here.
Print![Baked Vidalia Onions with Butter](https://thecookful.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/BakedVidalias-7_Small.jpg)
Classic Baked Vidalia Onions Recipe
If you got it, flaunt it. Show off your Vidalia onions as the star of the show by baking them and serving as a gourmet side dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 Vidalia onion
- 1 (4 gram) vegetable, chicken, or beef bouillon cube*
- 1–2 Tbsp. butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Peel your onion, leaving the root intact. If your onion sits level, you can leave it alone. If not, cut a thin slice off the root to create a flat bottom.
- Use a paring knife to cut a 1 inch deep cone into the top of the onion.
- Insert a vegetable, chicken or beef bouillon cube into the hole.
- Fill the rest of the hole with butter, about 1-2 tablespoons. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the filled onion on a sheet of foil large enough to encase it.
- Wrap the onion in foil, bringing the edges up in the center. Twist the foil together to seal the onion in. Place the foil-wrapped onion on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, until the onion is tender. Serve warm.
Love this recipe? I’d appreciate it if you could scroll down and add a *5 star rating* to help others know they’ll love it as well!
Notes
*We’re using a standard-sized 4 gram bouillon cube here, not extra-large ones. You can cut large ones smaller as needed. If you’re using granulated bouillon, use 1 tablespoon. Alternatively, you can use 1 teaspoon of your favorite seasoning blend. Note that if the blend doesn’t contain salt, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by the Vidalia Onion Committee. All opinions are ours and honest.
This post originally appeared in August 2016 and was revised and republished in June 2023.
![How to Bake Vidalia Onions](https://thecookful.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/BakedVidalias-7_Small.jpg)
DELICIOUS
Isn’t it sooo good? Glad you enjoyed, Michael!
This made for a great side dish with the meal shared with friends. The steaks were grilled, the baked beans turned out well, and the Vidalia onion was just right – something different besides fried onion rings or pieces.
The beef, chicken, and vegetable bouillon cube all work really well with the onion. Depends on what you are cooking as to which bouillon cube you want to work with.
Thanks so much for sharing a wonderfully delicious recipe with us!
You are very welcome, Kimberly! That sounds like a wonderful meal. 🙂
Yummy and thank you!
You’re welcome, Meg! Glad you enjoyed.
Just bought 5 lbs of Visalia onions and want to make good use of them. Can I freeze quartered vidalias?
Janice, I’ve never actually tried freezing them in quarters. I suspect they might thaw and be a bit mushy and difficult to work with. I would probably try chopping them before freezing instead. That way, they’re already in the shape/size you want to use them. Note that I’ve never tried this before but I know that they sell frozen chopped onions so it must be possible.