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Dad’s Summertime Grilled Vidalias

Dad's Summertime Grilled Vidalias

The perfect compliment to a steak, these grilled Vidalias are succulent and sweet. Dad's Summertime Grilled VidaliasSummertime dinners mean that just about everything can go on the grill giving me a fuss-free meal everytime.  Throwing an entire well-rounded dinner over those hot grates is just as easy as the one pot cooking I do in the winter time.

One of the easiest veggie dishes to go on the grill is the Vidalia Onion. “The Sweetest Onion in the World,” when slow cooked, caramelizes, gets juicy and tender and makes a simple side dish for your summer barbecues.

This sweet grilled onion is so nostalgic for me. When I was a little girl, Saturday night sounds were oldies blasting on the radio and Saturday night dinners were dad’s grilled filets and this easy side dish. I didn’t eat onions as a kid, except for these…they taste like a savory and sweet piece of candy and no one can resist them. Dad's Summertime Grilled VidaliasSimply start by removing any dry skin and stem from the onions, leaving one end in tact.Dad's Summertime Grilled VidaliasCut an X across the top.Dad's Summertime Grilled VidaliasDrizzle with some olive oil, salt and pepper and then wrap them up in foil.Dad's Summertime Grilled Vidalias

Dad's Summertime Grilled VidaliasPlace the onions on a medium-high heat grill for about 45 minutes to an hour.When the onions are done, open them up and you’ll have this rich and delicious treat.Dad's Summertime Grilled Vidalias

Dad's Summertime Grilled Vidalias

Dad's Summertime Grilled VidaliasThe sweet onions are so full of flavor that you don’t need to add anything else to it, though a little butter never hurt anyone.Dad's Summertime Grilled Vidalias

Dad's Summertime Grilled Vidalias Look at those juices!
Dad's Summertime Grilled VidaliasThis simple summer side dish is a 5 star taste.

Try chowing down on a massive Tomahawk Steak  with these onions and you’ll be left totally satisfied. Do you have a favorite summertime veggie?

Dad's Summertime Grilled Vidalias

The perfect compliment to a steak, these grilled Vidalias are succulent and sweet.

  • 1 large Vidalia onion
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • butter (optional)
  1. Remove any dry skin and stem from onions.
  2. Cut an X onto the end.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil over the top.
  4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  5. Wrap in heavy duty foil.
  6. Grill on medium-high heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  7. Carefully open the foil, add about 1/2 tbsp butter (optional).
  8. Enjoy from the foil packet or carefully transfer the onion and all its juices to a plate.

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  1. Emily @ Pizza & Pull-Ups says

    June 8, 2018 at 10:39 am

    I am totally making these the next time we grill, looks amazing!

    Reply
  2. Courtney says

    June 6, 2018 at 6:05 pm

    Oh my goodness!!!! This looks amazing, I can’t wait to try it!!! I know this will be a favorite for my hubby!

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      June 7, 2018 at 4:51 pm

      Thank you, Courtney! It is a summer favorite in our house!

      Reply
  3. Jazz says

    July 19, 2017 at 3:59 pm

    These look delicious! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Danielle @ A Sprinkle of Joy says

    July 18, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    Those look so delicious! I love onions, and they are so tasty grilled, and this look like they would be great with any dish.

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      July 18, 2017 at 3:33 pm

      So true! You could dump these onions and all its juices over anything and be happy!

      Reply
  5. Felicia @ The Starving Chef says

    July 17, 2017 at 8:18 pm

    YUM! I almost always toss a couple onions on the grill any time we cook out. LOVE THIS!

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      July 18, 2017 at 3:32 pm

      Me too! I can’t believe I spent so many years not liking onions and now I need them in some form with every meal.

      Reply
  6. Krysten says

    July 17, 2017 at 5:45 pm

    I love this so much. I love the flavors that you’re bringing out by grilling them!

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      July 18, 2017 at 3:31 pm

      Thanks, Krysten! They are bursting with delicious summer flavor!!!

      Reply
  7. Jordan | Read. Eat. Repeat. says

    July 17, 2017 at 3:05 pm

    “A little butter never hurt anyone.” Amen sister! These look so good, and they remind me of my dad. He loves vidalia onions.

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      July 18, 2017 at 3:31 pm

      Our dads think alike! And I always add the butter!

      Reply
  8. Melanie says

    July 17, 2017 at 1:25 pm

    My husband would LOVE these! They look delicious! Will have to give them a try!

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      July 18, 2017 at 3:30 pm

      I hope he loves them!!! Enjoy!!

      Reply
  9. Corey | The Nostalgia Diaries says

    July 17, 2017 at 12:13 pm

    There’s nothing like the taste of sweet grilled onions. It’s one of those smells that makes me think of summer!

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      July 18, 2017 at 3:30 pm

      I agree, Corey! These vidalias are like candy!

      Reply

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