Got white onions laying around? These savory, mouthwatering white onion recipes deserve a standing ovation.
14 Ways to Use a White Onion
Updated on Apr. 14, 2024
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Onion Pie
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandmother and mother always make onion pie during the holidays, but it's good any time. This is a savory side dish that you can serve with almost any meat or main course. It's especially good with roast beef. —Mary West, Marstons Mills, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 170 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 163mg cholesterol, 176mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein.
2/13
Minty Peas and Onions
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother could always rely on peas and onions when she was in a hurry and needed a quick side dish. Besides being easy to prepare, this dish was loved by everyone in our family. It was handed down to my mother by my grandmother. —Santa D’Addario, Jacksonville, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 134 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 128mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
3/13
Sunday Roast Chicken
Total Time
2 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe proves that comfort food doesn’t have to be full of unwanted calories. Mixed with orange and lemon juice, my roast chicken is both flavorful and healthy. —Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked chicken (skin removed) with 1/2 cup vegetables: 292 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 470mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.
4/13
Cheesy Onion Chicken Skillet
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My zesty chicken with peppers and onions recipe is so versatile, it works when you serve it over rice, potatoes, noodles and even a hoagie bun. —Kim Johnson, Sibley, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 293 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein.
5/13
Grilled Potato Fans with Onions
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Looking for the ultimate grilled potato? These seasoned potato fans are filled with tender onions, roasted garlic cloves and savory Parmesan cheese. —Sharon Crabtree, Graham, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 potato: 302 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 195mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.
6/13
Four-Tomato Salsa
Total Time
30 min
Servings
56 servings (14 cups)
From the Recipe Creator:
The variety of tomatoes, onions and peppers makes this chunky salsa so good. Whenever I try to take a batch to a get-together, it's hard to keep my family from finishing it off first! It's a super snack with tortilla chips or as a relish with meat. —Connie Siese, Wayne, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 15 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 62mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 free food.
7/13
Texas Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These creamy potatoes get their flavor burst from garlic and caramelized onions. Their savory goodness makes any meal better. —Richard Markle, Midlothian, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 236 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
8/13
Burgers with Spicy Dill Salsa
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings (3 cups salsa)
From the Recipe Creator:
When I make burgers or hot dogs for boating or barbecues, I do a take-along topping that tastes like relish meets salsa. Pile it on anything! —Valonda Seward, Coarsegold, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 burger with 1/4 cup salsa: 371 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 926mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
9/13
Grilled Cheese and Mushroom Sandwich
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Give your favorite grilled cheese sandwich a boost with the addition of earthy portobello mushrooms. This savory recipe takes this portobello mushroom sandwich into gourmet territory. —Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 797 calories, 62g fat (31g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 1143mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein.
10/13
Tomato-Onion Green Beans
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh green beans are the stars of this healthy side. Serve with grilled chicken, pork tenderloin or seafood for a delicious end to a busy day. —David Feder, Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 81 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
11/13
Six-Bean Chili
Total Time
26 min
Servings
14 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
When it's cold and frosty outside, this meatless chili is sure to warm you up. It's packed with fiber, protein and flavor. Serve it with sliced avocado, or add shredded cheese, corn tortilla chips or a side of your favorite cornbread. —Liz Bellville, Tonasket, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 196 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 658mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 10g fiber), 11g protein.
12/13
Cranberry-Apple Red Cabbage
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was looking for something new, I started playing with flavors and came up with this very tasty dish. My German grandmother would be impressed, I think! The colorful side dish is just right with pork. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 131 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 295mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein.
13/13
Pickled Slaw
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Think of slaw as a side for all seasons—but especially summer—and for all entrees. Fix this recipe ahead, and don’t forget to use your food processor for even easier prep. —Nancy Brown, Janesville, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 238 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 325mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein.
