Baked Onions with Fennel Breadcrumbs

Name: Baked Onions with Fennel Breadcrumbs
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 medium-size onions, peeled and halved crosswise; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 tbsp. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus 2 tablespoons melted; 2 tsp. fennel seeds; 1/2 c. panko breadcrumbs; 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme

This simple side dish is an easy way to make the most of extra onions.

By Christopher MichelPublished: Dec 16, 2021

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

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Ingredients

6 medium-size onions, peeled and halved crosswise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 Tbsp. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus 2 tablespoons melted
2 tsp. fennel seeds
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place onions, cut-side up, in cups of a standard-size muffin tin. Season with salt and pepper. Top with butter pieces, dividing evenly; place on prepared baking sheet. Bake until onions are tender and brown, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, toast fennel seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Crush with a mortar and pestle or spice grinder. Combine breadcrumbs, thyme, crushed fennel, and melted butter in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Step 3Top onions with breadcrumb mixture, dividing evenly. Bake until breadcrumbs are crisp and browned, 5 to 7 minutes.