Whole Vidalia onions roasted with thyme, garlic, and butter for melt-in-mouth tenderness and rich flavor.
# What You Need:
→ Main
01 - 4 large Vidalia onions, unpeeled
→ Seasoning and Aromatics
02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 4 sprigs fresh thyme
04 - 4 garlic cloves, peeled
05 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Garnish
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# Directions:
01 - Set the oven temperature to 400°F.
02 - Trim the root ends and tops of the onions slightly so they rest flat, keeping skins intact.
03 - Make a shallow X incision at the top of each onion using a paring knife.
04 - Place each onion on a square of heavy-duty foil, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
05 - Press 1 tablespoon butter, 1 thyme sprig, and 1 garlic clove into the cut on each onion.
06 - Wrap each onion tightly in foil, arrange them on a baking sheet, and roast for 1 hour and 10 minutes until tender.
07 - Carefully unwrap the onions, remove skins, transfer to plates, drizzle with melted butter from foil, and garnish with parsley if desired.
