Grilled French Onions

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Grill: 35 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Krista Slack

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Aug. 22, 2023

This savory delicacy lets you enjoy all the flavors of French onion soup during summertime. Serve it with toasty bread as another nod to a bowl of the beloved classic. —Krista Slack, Simi Valley, California

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Grilled French Onions

Yield:2 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:35 min

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet onions
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 slices Swiss cheese
  • Minced fresh thyme, optional
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Directions

  1. Prepare grill for indirect heat. Cut 1/4 in. from top and bottom of each onion; peel. Core onions, leaving the bottom fourth of the onions intact. Place each onion on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Place bouillon in each onion; top with butter and seal tightly.
  2. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 35-40 minutes or until onions are tender.
  3. Carefully unwrap; top each onion with a cheese slice. If desired, top with fresh thyme. Serve immediately.
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