Irresistible Onion Boil Recipe with Rich Buttery Broth
Savory, buttery, and bold — your next viral comfort food idea!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hr 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet onions
- 2 tbsp butter (salted)
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried parsley (or fresh)
- 2 cups chicken broth (or veggie broth)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: crusty bread for dipping
Instructions
- Peel onions and slice a cross hatch on top, about halfway down.
- Place 1 tbsp butter over each onion and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper.
- Place onions in a pot or deep pan, pour broth around them (not over), cover, and simmer on medium-low for 45–60 minutes until fork-tender.
- For extra flavor, broil the onions uncovered for 3–5 mins until golden on top.
- Spoon the buttery broth over the onions, sprinkle parsley, and serve hot with bread for dipping.
Notes
- Use sweet onions for best results.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Broiling adds extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg