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Cheesy Caramelized Onion Chicken Bread Boats

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Craving caramelized onion chicken bread boats? Get the recipe for these cheesy, savory, garlic-infused stuffed delights!
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 372
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large onions
  • salt
  • 1 medium-sized Italian bread or fresh baguette
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter.
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish
  • Olive oil for greasing the dish and brushing the onions.

Method
 

Prepare the onions:
  1. Peel the onions. Boil them in salted water for 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 cups of the liquid.
  2. Pat the onions dry.
  3. Once cool enough to handle, cut the tops off each onion. Set the lids aside.
  4. Use a sharp paring knife to scoop out the insides of each onion, leaving no more than 2 layers.
  5. Chop the scooped-out onion flesh into small pieces. Set aside.
Make the Cheesy Garlic Bread Filling:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the bread into small cubes. Scatter them on the baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until toasted golden.
  3. Heat the butter in a skillet. Add the chopped onion pieces and sauté until golden.
  4. Stir in the garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
  5. Add the bread cubes. Toss to coat.
  6. Pour 1 cup of the reserved liquid over the mixture.
  7. Cook, stirring for a few minutes until the bread softens.
  8. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Mix in 1 1/2 cups of the grated mozzarella.
  10. Once the cheese melts, stir in the chopped parsley.
  11. Remove from heat.
Assemble & Bake:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Coat a large casserole dish with olive oil.
  3. Fill the onion shells with the cheesy garlic bread mixture. Place them in the oiled casserole dish.
  4. Top with some shredded mozzarella.
  5. Cover each onion with the reserved lids. Brush with olive oil.
  6. Arrange any extra stuffing around the onions.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
  8. Pour the remaining reserved liquid over the top.
  9. Bake for 30 minutes or until the onions start to brown.
  10. Remove from the oven.
  11. Garnish with extra chopped parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcalProtein: 14gFat: 16gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 415mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10g

Notes

Ingredient Swap: I've found that a blend of mozzarella and a little smoked provolone adds such a wonderful depth to the cheesy filling, it's a little twist I adore.