Baked onions with cheese the crunchiest and tastiest. I’ve been wanting to try this onion recipe for a while. A recipe that’s quite popular online for its speed and simplicity. Only 2 ingredients to prepare crunchy Baked Onions that are flavorful. Lots of grated parmesan cheese and then thin onion slices. I chose to use golden onions but you can also choose white onions or red onions, the result will always be perfect. Simply cut the onions into thin slices and place them on a bed of grated cheese. I bet you’ve never tasted onions better than these. I also recommend not missing the recipe for Tropea Onion Fritters and the recipe for Stuffed Onions. Let’s then rush to the kitchen and prepare the Crispiest and Tastiest Cheese Onions together.
AND DON’T MISS THESE RECIPES:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 10 Hours
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 112.18 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 2.96 (g) of which sugars 1.27 (g)
- Proteins 5.22 (g)
- Fat 9.16 (g) of which saturated 3.62 (g)of which unsaturated 1.54 (g)
- Fibers 0.57 (g)
- Sodium 188.15 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 60 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Crispy Baked Onions
- 3 golden onions (medium)
- 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- to taste salt
- 2 pinches pepper
How to prepare Cheese Onions
Peel the onions and cut them into thin slices of about the same thickness for even cooking.
Line a large rectangular baking sheet with parchment paper. Sprinkle the entire surface with grated parmesan cheese.
Cover the parmesan with the onion slices, arranging them side by side. Season with salt, add 2 pinches of pepper, and sprinkle with sweet paprika.
A drizzle of oil on top and bake in a ventilated oven at 375°F for 16–18 minutes.
Let the onions cool before enjoying so they’ll become super crispy.
See you tomorrow with a new recipe, hugs, Loredana
Loredana’s Tips
For a stronger and more decisive flavor, you can replace grated parmesan with pecorino cheese.
Don’t miss also the Baked Cabbage recipe with walnuts, honey, and gorgonzola.
Your Questions
What can I substitute for paprika?
With turmeric or curry or simply some chopped herbs.
