ROASTED RED ONIONS STUFFED WITH MASCARPONE CHEESE

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Mascarpone is an Italian cheese with a delicate, fresh smell that lightens up all dishes. And this appetizer is so deliciously sweet and simple you would wonder why you haven't had it before.

Provided by IMANKAY

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large red onions, unpeeled
1 cup mascarpone cheese
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, diced
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Cut both ends off onions and place onto a baking sheet. Roast in preheated oven until centers are soft, about 15 minutes. Remove, and let onions cool.
  • Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Peel onions and remove center core leaving 1/2 inch outer shell intact. Mince the center flesh and place in a bowl. Combine with mascarpone cheese, garlic, shallot, and thyme. Fill onion shells with cheese mixture and replace onto baking sheet.
  • Bake until the surface of the cheese bubbles, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 38 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

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