Sausage Stuffed Red Onions

This recipe is a surprising dish to serve to guests, as it's one complete meal contained within an onion.

Difficulty: Medium

Hands-on: 20 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves: 8

Ingredients
1 tsp. olive oil
8 medium red onions, peeled
1 lb. ground sausage meat
¼ cup breadcrumbs
¼ tsp minced thyme
2 cups white table wine
1 bay leaf
¼ tsp. ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with the oil. Cut the top off the onions and set the tops aside. Slice off the root bottom to create a flat base. Carefully scoop out the center of the onion and mince.

Step 2
Mix the onion centers with the sausage, breadcrumbs, and thyme.

Step 3
Place the onions in a microwave-safe dish with the wine, bay leaf, and black pepper. Cook for 3 minutes or until the onions are al dente. Let cool.

Step 4
Stuff the hollowed onions with the sausage mixture and top with cheese and the onion top. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, and serve hot.