Mashed Potato Stuffed Vidalia® Sweet Onions

Mashed Potato Stuffed Vidalia® Sweet Onions

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Try something new with this savory and unique dinner option: Mashed Potato Stuffed Vidalia® Sweet Onions. This tasty recipe combines the sweet, delicate flavor of Vidalia® Sweet Onions with creamy mashed potatoes and gooey cheese for an irresistible dish that is sure to become a new favorite at your table.

As Vidalia® Sweet Onion season approaches, it's time to celebrate the arrival of these beloved onions from the heart of Georgia. Grown in low sulfur soils, Vidalia® Sweet Onions from Green Giant™ Fresh boast a mild flavor that sets them apart from other varieties, making them the perfect star ingredient for this flavorful dish.

Here are some tips and tricks to ensure your Mashed Potato Stuffed Vidalia® Sweet Onions turn out perfectly every time:

  • Onions: For the best flavor profile, be sure to use genuine Vidalia® Sweet Onions from Green Giant™ Fresh. Their unique sweetness adds depth allows for them to be the start ingredient.
  • Cheese: While we used parmesan in this dish, feel free to get creative! More pungent cheese like Swiss or gruyere will complement the sweetness of the onions and the creaminess of the mashed potatoes.
  • Herbs: Enhance the flavor of your Mashed Potato Stuffed Vidalia® Sweet Onions with a garnish of fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme, or chives.
  • Slicing: When slicing the onions, remove just enough so that you remove the stem and the onions can sit flat in the baking dish.
  • Potatoes: Make this recipe even easier by using Minute Mashers™ Mashed potatoes from Green Giant™ Fresh! While the onions cool, pop the package in the microwave and you'll have hot mashed potatoes in just seven minutes!
  • Serving: Serve your Mashed Potato Stuffed Vidalia® Sweet Onions alongside grilled meats like steak, chicken, or brats.

Celebrate Vidalia® Sweet Onion season by indulging in the irresistible goodness of Mashed Potato Stuffed Vidalia® Sweet Onions. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself to a delicious meal, this recipe is guaranteed to impress. Don't forget to share your creations on social media and tag us and our friends at Green Giant™ Fresh. Happy Vidalia® Onion season!

Ingredients:

  • 5-6 Green Giant™ Fresh Vidalia® Sweet Onions
  • 1 package Buttery Roasted Garlic Minute Mashers™ (or roughly 2 cups mashed potatoes)
  • Olive oil or other cooking spray
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese + 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
  2. Carefully slice bottom (to create a flat surface) and top from each onion.
  3. Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray and place each onion bottom-side down then cover with foil. Bake for 1 hour or until onions are knife-tender.
  4. While the onions bake, prepare the filling and break crumb topping.
  5. Add Minute Mashers™ mashed potato according to the package instructions and mash very well. Add mashed Minute Mashers™ to a bowl along with 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese and mix to combine.
  6. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 Tbsp. butter then add bread crumbs. Stir and cook bread crumbs until they become golden. This happens very quickly so do not leave the stove unattended. Remove from the heat and add Italian seasoning and grated parmesan cheese. Mix well to melt cheese and combine ingredients. Break apart large chucks with a spatula as needed.
  7. Once onions have baked and are knife-tender, move to a cooling rack until they are cool enough to handle.
  8. Using a spoon, remove the inner layers of the onions while leaving at least 3-4 outer layers of the onion intact. Dice inner onion layers and add 1/2 cup to the mashed potato mixture.
  9. Increase oven temperature to 400F.
  10. Return outer onion layers to the casserole dish and fill with mashed potato mixture to the top. Bake for 10-15 minutes until heated through.
  11. Top warm onions with bread crumb mixture and return to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes for an extra crispy bread crumb topping.
  12. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5-10 before serving. Enjoy!

Comments



285 responses to “Mashed Potato Stuffed Vidalia® Sweet Onions”

  4. I’ve added Chopped bacon and cheddar. I think next I want to add maybe sausage and green pepper , these are so good

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  7. If someone said here eat this whole onion. I wouldn’t be interested except in this case. Lol. As far as I know onions are healthy.

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  36. Besides the fact that they’re really such a delicious dish I love the added health benefits of the recipe

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  41. Sounds good. We’re going to have to try this, since we add onion to just about anything. This way, it’s already there!

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  47. I’m wondering if it’s possible to add your own trust on these and maybe add Chopped bacon and some cheese to it. Can’t hurt to find out

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  49. This year’s garden expansion includes rows of vidalia onions – so it’s ultra practical to begin collecting some new recipes! Thanks!

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  64. My husband looked doubtful at the recipe but I would try it, maybe I could do 1/2 a recipe.

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  67. Who’d of ever thought you could turn stuffed onions into such an amazing dish ! It’s ingenious

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  70. This dish looks so delicious and very easy to make, I’m sure my whole family will enjoy it, and I’m passing the recipe to my daughter to make for my grandchildren

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  72. Love Vidalia@ onions on burgers, in salads and they make the best onion rings. Thanks for this new recipe!

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  73. Sounds yummy! My grandma used to make a similar recipe, so this recipe reminds me of her. I have to make ’em!

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  81. Are we supposed to comment on this recipe every day or just once in order to get the daily sweepstakes entry? It looks tasty.

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  122. This looks like a winner. I’ll check it out and do part of it without the garlic for my crowd that doesn’t care for garlic.

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  149. WOW this looks really delicious and pretty health. I will have to try this receipe.

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  150. very interesting. I never thought to make a dish like this with your yummy Vidalia onions.

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  158. Wow! Now, this is a recipe I have never even considered! I love the variety of textures in this recipe.

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  164. Love Vidalias, onions in general. Potatoes yeah, but not mashed so much – too many other waays to make them that aren’t gushy.

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  175. I love your photography and easy to follow recipes! I’ll serve this at my next dinner party.

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  181. I would even add some gravy on this!! Idk I love gravy and think it would be amazing.

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  192. I have to be honest, this isnt my favorite recipe, although It would be impressive to serve guests for sure.

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    • That is a great idea, Lisa! The grill would add so much flavor. Let us know if you try it!

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  199. On the way to the store to get the rest of the items to make these tonight!! Of course I already have the Green Giant Vidalia onions!!!

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  206. I love the idea of using Minute Mashers Mashed potatoes to save time in the kitchen.

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  214. I showed this to my husband who is a chef and he really wants to make these and try them

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  215. I love onions so excited about this recipe. I wonder how the family would like to hear, Hey we’re having onions tonight for dinner!” Looks yummy though.

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  235. I have everything to make this tonight so going to try. Looks delicious and healthy! I think it’s brilliant as I never thought about putting mashed potatoes in onions before!

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  259. I never thought about using a sweet onion like this. I like the recipe, quick and easy.

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  282. This looks and sounds delicious I’m gonna have to get some groceries to try this out I’m super excited it looks so good.

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