Herb-Baked Onion Bloom

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• 1 large onion (3 to 3 1/2 inches wide)
• 1 tbsp butter or margarine
• 1 tsp dried thyme or oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Parsley or paprika, if desired

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Cut about 1/2 inch off top of onion; peel onion. Cut onion into 12 to 16 vertical wedges, leaving root base intact. Set bloomed onion on 14-by-10-inch foil piece. Top onion with butter, thyme or oregano, rosemary, and salt and pepper. Wrap foil around seasoned bloom and pinch edges together tightly. Place wrapped onion upright on pan. Bake at 425 F for 30 minutes, or until tender and cooked, but "petals" still have body and stand upright. If desired, sprinkle with minced parsley or paprika. Baked, wrapped onion may be held in a warm location for up to 1 hour before serving.