Description
Savory creamy asiago bacon wrapped roasted onions deliver an irresistible flavor explosion from Italian cuisine. Melted cheese and crispy bacon elevate simple onions into a rich, memorable side dish that satisfies your culinary cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 4 medium sweet onions (like Vidalia), peeled and halved
- ½ cup heavy cream (120 ml)
- ½ cup shredded Asiago cheese (50 g)
- 2 tbsps olive oil (30 ml)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup beef broth (or vegetable broth for a lighter version) (240 ml)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or thyme, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bacon Preparation: Crisp bacon in a skillet over medium heat until lightly golden, allowing fat to render while maintaining pliability. Transfer to a paper towel to drain excess grease.
- Onion Transformation: Halve onions vertically and meticulously wrap each half with a bacon strip, securing with toothpicks if needed to maintain an elegant spiral presentation.
- Dish Assembly: Prepare a baking dish with cooking spray or parchment paper. Arrange bacon-wrapped onion halves strategically, ensuring spacing for even cooking. Drizzle with olive oil and generously season with thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Flavor Infusion: Whisk together beef broth, cream, and Worcestershire sauce to create a rich, complex liquid. Pour this aromatic mixture around the onions, creating a flavorful cooking environment.
- Roasting Process: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roast uncovered for 35-45 minutes, watching for fork-tender onions and crispy bacon. If bacon browns too quickly, loosely tent with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Cheese Finale: During the last 5-8 minutes, sprinkle grated Asiago cheese over the onions, allowing it to melt into a bubbling, golden blanket. Remove from oven and let rest briefly.
- Serving Suggestion: Garnish with fresh herbs for added aroma and visual appeal. Serve immediately, spooning the accompanying sauce over the onions to maximize flavor complexity.
Notes
- Bacon Prep Perfection: Partially cook bacon until just golden to ensure it remains flexible for wrapping and prevents overcooking during roasting.
- Onion Wrapping Technique: Use toothpicks strategically to maintain bacon’s spiral shape and prevent unwrapping during cooking.
- Moisture Management: Tent with foil if bacon browns too quickly, protecting the delicate bacon while allowing onions to continue cooking evenly.
- Cheese Melting Magic: Add Asiago cheese in the final cooking minutes to create a perfect golden, bubbling crust without burning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 681 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg