Yellow onions may be the most common (and most loved) onion, but you've never seen them like this. Try these unique onion recipes on for size.
14 Ways to Use a Yellow Onion
Updated on Jan. 14, 2022
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Chipotle Focaccia with Garlic-Onion Topping
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Chipotle peppers make some people grab their water glasses, while others can't get enough of the smoky heat. I came up with this recipe to fit right in the middle. Add more chipotle if you crave spiciness. —Frances Kay Bouma, Trail, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 159 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 206mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Four-Onion Soup
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This mellow, rich-tasting onion soup is such a main-stay for our family that I felt compelled to share the recipe. Topped with toasted French bread and melted cheese, it's special to serve.
-Margaret Adams, Pacific Grove, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 197 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 783mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
3/14
Fried Onions and Apples
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Since a lot of delicious onions are grown in our state, they are always part of my menu. This tangy side dish is good with pork and beef. The inspiration for this unusual combination was a prolific apple tree! —Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 137 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein.
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Pork Roast with Apples and Onions
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The sweetness of the apples and onions nicely complements the roast pork. With its crisp, golden exterior and melt-in-your-mouth flavor, this pork is my family's favorite weekend dinner. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 210 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Fig, Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Panini
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A taste of this sandwich whisks you to the Italian countryside. It combines sweet honey, dried figs, tangy goat cheese, nutty Asiago and salty prosciutto. We often pack it in our picnic basket for summer or fall outings. —Maria Brennan, Middlebury, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 572 calories, 31g fat (18g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 1144mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein.
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Short Rib Tacos
Total Time
3 hours 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Whenever we go to Houston to visit family, we like to track down cabeza—cow’s head, cooked slowly, resulting in extremely tender meat that's excellent in tacos. Cabeza is hard to find in Seattle, so I use short ribs to replicate the texture. I like corn tortillas for these tacos and a quick pico de gallo to add some freshness to the rich, flavorful meat. —Anai Yost, Bothell, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
2 tacos: 508 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 557mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 37g protein.
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Roasted Cabbage & Onions
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I roast veggies to bring out their sweetness, and it works wonders with onions and cabbage. The piquant vinegar-mustard sauce makes this dish similar to a slaw. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 183 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 636mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein.
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Caramelized Onion Dip
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Once you taste this fabulous caramelized onion dip, you'll never go back to store-bought french onion dip. While it takes a little longer to make, I promise it's worth every minute. —Kelly Gardner, Alton, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup (calculated without chips and vegetables): 117 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
9/14
Whiskey Pineapple Chicken
Total Time
35 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone in my family loves this recipe and its sweet marinade made with ginger, pineapple and a splash of whiskey. Want even more intense flavor? Let the chicken marinate for two full days. Wow! —Jodi Taffel, Altadena, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 439 calories, 20g fat (5g saturated fat), 152mg cholesterol, 735mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 43g protein.
10/14
Onion Yorkshire Puddings
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This easy recipe is a cross between traditional Yorkshire pudding and popovers. It makes a perfect complement to prime rib. We also like it with beef stew and steak. Make more than you need, because everyone loves it. —Emily Chaney, Blue Hill, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 118 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 343mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
11/14
Cincinnati Chili Dogs
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My in-laws are from Ohio, so we have Cincinnati chili at many of our family gatherings. I spiced up this family classic with cinnamon and cocoa powder and then ladled it over hot dogs. It's perfect for game day, tailgates and potlucks. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 chili dog: 419 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 1135mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein.
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Picadillo Sliders
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When I’m pressed for time, these beefy sliders are my go-to. Any leftover picadillo makes for great nachos or queso dip. It freezes well, too! —Patterson Watkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 slider: 249 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 631mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.
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Spicy Cajun Potato Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here in the South we have a lot of get-togethers, and if you want your dish to be chosen over all of the rest,
it has to have a kick! This is a winner. —Amanda West, Sibley, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 229 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Teriyaki Beef Roast
Total Time
7 hours 30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My father and I created this pot roast with a hint of Japanese flair. It will make your taste buds dance! try this for family or company. —Mary Flurkey, Golden, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 494 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 1024mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 35g protein.
