STUFFED GRILLED ONIONS

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Onions are cored then stuffed with a cheesy bacon filling. Grilling brings out the flavors in this great appetizer or side dish.

Provided by Gemini26

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 slices bacon, finely chopped
6 small yellow onions, peeled
4 serrano chiles, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese
4 ounces Neufchatel cheese, softened
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
6 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium indirect heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut a thin slice from the top of each onion; discard tops. Use a small spoon to scoop out the centers of the onions, leaving 1/2-inch-thick shells. Finely chop and reserve removed onions.
  • Remove cooked bacon from the skillet using a slotted spoon, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on a plate lined with a paper towel. Add 1 cup reserved chopped onions to the skillet. Cook over medium heat until onions are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add serrano chiles and garlic to the skillet and cook 2 minutes. Stir in cooked bacon.
  • Mix Cheddar cheese, Neufchatel cheese, and thyme together in a bowl. Stir in bacon mixture. Spoon evenly into onion shells. Place each filled onion on a sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil. Drizzle 1 tablespoon balsamic dressing on top of each onion. Wrap foil tightly around onions, leaving room for heat circulation inside.
  • Grill on the preheated grill until onions are tender, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 53.2 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 604.2 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

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