Try something new with this savory and unique dinner option: Mashed Potato Stuffed Vidalia® Sweet Onions. This tasty recipe combines the sweet, delicate flavor of Vidalia® Sweet Onions with creamy mashed potatoes and gooey cheese for an irresistible dish that is sure to become a new favorite at your table.

As Vidalia® Sweet Onion season approaches, it's time to celebrate the arrival of these beloved onions from the heart of Georgia. Grown in low sulfur soils, Vidalia® Sweet Onions from Green Giant™ Fresh boast a mild flavor that sets them apart from other varieties, making them the perfect star ingredient for this flavorful dish.

Here are some tips and tricks to ensure your Mashed Potato Stuffed Vidalia® Sweet Onions turn out perfectly every time:

  • Onions: For the best flavor profile, be sure to use genuine Vidalia® Sweet Onions from Green Giant™ Fresh. Their unique sweetness adds depth allows for them to be the start ingredient.
  • Cheese: While we used parmesan in this dish, feel free to get creative! More pungent cheese like Swiss or gruyere will complement the sweetness of the onions and the creaminess of the mashed potatoes.
  • Herbs: Enhance the flavor of your Mashed Potato Stuffed Vidalia® Sweet Onions with a garnish of fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme, or chives.
  • Slicing: When slicing the onions, remove just enough so that you remove the stem and the onions can sit flat in the baking dish.
  • Potatoes: Make this recipe even easier by using Minute Mashers™ Mashed potatoes from Green Giant™ Fresh! While the onions cool, pop the package in the microwave and you'll have hot mashed potatoes in just seven minutes!
  • Serving: Serve your Mashed Potato Stuffed Vidalia® Sweet Onions alongside grilled meats like steak, chicken, or brats.

Celebrate Vidalia® Sweet Onion season by indulging in the irresistible goodness of Mashed Potato Stuffed Vidalia® Sweet Onions. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself to a delicious meal, this recipe is guaranteed to impress. Don't forget to share your creations on social media and tag us and our friends at Green Giant™ Fresh. Happy Vidalia® Onion season!

Ingredients:

  • 5-6 Green Giant™ Fresh Vidalia® Sweet Onions
  • 1 package Buttery Roasted Garlic Minute Mashers™ (or roughly 2 cups mashed potatoes)
  • Olive oil or other cooking spray
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese + 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
  2. Carefully slice bottom (to create a flat surface) and top from each onion.
  3. Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray and place each onion bottom-side down then cover with foil. Bake for 1 hour or until onions are knife-tender.
  4. While the onions bake, prepare the filling and break crumb topping.
  5. Add Minute Mashers™ mashed potato according to the package instructions and mash very well. Add mashed Minute Mashers™ to a bowl along with 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese and mix to combine.
  6. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 Tbsp. butter then add bread crumbs. Stir and cook bread crumbs until they become golden. This happens very quickly so do not leave the stove unattended. Remove from the heat and add Italian seasoning and grated parmesan cheese. Mix well to melt cheese and combine ingredients. Break apart large chucks with a spatula as needed.
  7. Once onions have baked and are knife-tender, move to a cooling rack until they are cool enough to handle.
  8. Using a spoon, remove the inner layers of the onions while leaving at least 3-4 outer layers of the onion intact. Dice inner onion layers and add 1/2 cup to the mashed potato mixture.
  9. Increase oven temperature to 400F.
  10. Return outer onion layers to the casserole dish and fill with mashed potato mixture to the top. Bake for 10-15 minutes until heated through.
  11. Top warm onions with bread crumb mixture and return to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes for an extra crispy bread crumb topping.
  12. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5-10 before serving. Enjoy!

6 Servings | Calories 311 | Total Fat 8g | Saturated Fat 5g | Monounsaturated Fat 1g | Cholesterol 20 mg | Sodium 340 mg | Potassium 428 mg | Total Carbohydrate 45g | Dietary Fiber 12g | Protein 7g | Vitamin A 5 % | Vitamin C 10 % | Calcium 15 % | Iron 18 %


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607 responses to “Mashed Potato Stuffed Vidalia® Sweet Onions”

  1. Vidalia onions and mashed potatoes are family favorites and this would be a great recipe to combine both!

  2. Sorry, don’t think anyone in my family would like this – I like onions, but not whole onions like this – slices or chopped and cooked are fine.

  3. How festive looking, especially for Halloween or Thanksgiving gatherings

  4. I’ve never had an onion like this before! It looks so good!

  5. these stuffed onions are so festive looking, a great addition to a party table

  6. Something Different! This would make a great side dish for Thanksgiving!

  7. looks like little haystacks, who knew onions by themselves would become a side dish

  8. If the family likes it, next step is being in regular dinner rotation.

  9. Wow, now that looks so tasty, I’ve got to make this dish tonight.

  10. phew, now your talking, gotta love those onions, just don’t get too close to me

  11. Looks very appealing. We’re big fans of Vidalia onions here in Middle Georgia

  12. Did you here. PFA’s were released at a airport in Maine? Well they must be in the chemicals you use on the plants on the farm?

  13. Don’t get me wrong, I love onions, but I wonder if onion flavor overpowers this recipe

  14. What safety protocol did your meeting cover with employees of your company cover?

  15. they look like little bulbs to plant. I wonder how they tasted, besides oniony.

  16. Have you broken any laws in the job you are doing right now?

  17. These are delicious and if you find baby or mini onions, or peel them down, save the outside to chop up or slice up for other recipes, and use the perfect size from the center they make great hors d’oeuvres

  18. Quite a unique recipe. I’d ensure they are all onion lovers or prep a back up as well. I’d certainly try it and I do love onions as a flavoring

  19. Tasty combination of goodies. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

  20. Looks interesting and delicious. Great suggestion for dinner. I am always looking for new recipes.

  21. This definitely looks like one to try; baking onions certainly takes it to a whole different level.

  22. Looks really great for an easy effort “presentation” for guests

  23. Yes,this dish will make your eyes water,but it’s so good for you,will be making this soon.

  24. I did not realize that there was Green Giant™ Fresh Vidalia® Sweet Onions. I will check on it.

  25. That’s something nice about cooking, putting forth the effort and the ingredients does result in a meal.

  26. I have always liked both raw and cooked onions. This dish looks quite tasty and would accompany many seafood and meat entrees on any day.

  27. THEY LOOK LIKE ADULT HORS OEUVRES. I’LL HAVE TO TRY THEM

  28. Mmmmm I can almost smell the cheesy, potatoey, oniony goodness! A dish for the soul.

  29. I Love vidalia onions and always wanting to try new recipes like this so thanks I Love it

  30. Good combination of ingredients. It looks really good might need some crispy cheese on top though

  31. this one would go over better with adults than with children. I’ll try it

  32. not everyone loves onions like this girl does. Bring more ideas like this please

  33. Another great tasting dish from Green Giant Fresh, I will be making this tonight.

  34. I will definitely try this side dish, always looking to mix things up.

  35. This would be interesting to try. I am not sure I’m up to eating whole onions.

  36. Yummy😊!!! Vidalia Sweet Onions are our favorite (we live 2 hours north of Vidalia, GA & love driving down every summer to get them fresh)🤗🧅!

  37. I cant find Minute Mashers in my grocery stores, but I want to buy some

  38. Mashed Potato Stuffed Vidalia® Sweet Onions is a very unique dish when you want to serve something out of the ordinary.

  39. Well be buying these alit more for this dish especially

  40. We’ll be buying this onions alot more for this dish

  41. Wll be buying these alit more just to make this dish

  42. Well be buying vadalia onions alot more just to make this dish

  43. We’ll definitely be buying Vidalia onions alit more now just for this dish.

  44. I didn’t know onions were grown in Idaho. I will try this recipe some day.

  45. I can’t eat onions so it didn’t look very appetizing.

  46. OMG! My mother can eat an onion the way that most people eat an apple! She’d love this!

  47. Those look so delicious would love to make them one day

  48. I simply can not get enough of this recipe, this my personal favorite and so amazing

  49. If it looks as good as looks the taste should be great

  50. It’s an interesting concept, but the onion to potato equation isn’t right for me.

  51. I never thought to use whole onions as a dish by themselves.

  52. I’ve (of course) stuffed Bell Peppers before – but never thought of stuffing an Onion!

  53. Hands down my favorite recipe on here by far , these are amazing

  54. This would be a great dish to serve at a family party.

  55. Omg everything I watch this recipe my mouth starts to water , I can literally almost tast them

  56. Love potatoes and love onions so this is gotta be good!!

  57. The Mashed Potato Stuffed Vidalia® Sweet Onions recipe sounds absolutely mouth-watering! 🧅 The combination of the sweet, mild flavor of Vidalia® Sweet Onions with creamy mashed potatoes and gooey cheese is genius. I love the idea of experimenting with different cheeses like Swiss or Gruyere to add more depth to the dish. The tips on using fresh herbs and slicing the onions just right are super helpful for making this recipe a success. I can’t wait to try this dish, especially during Vidalia® Sweet Onion season! It sounds like a perfect side to pair with grilled meats. 🍽️🧀🥔

  58. Not a huge fan of onions but something tells me I’d love this dish

  59. Perfect dinner idea but you could serve this as a side , snack or appetizer before dinner , I lobe this recipe

  60. Not so sure, love the potatoes, maybe too much onion though

  61. This looks interesting. I think I would just prefer just sauteed onion and potatoes.

  62. I’ve made this since the last time I saw it. It is SO delicious my husband and I highly recommend! We made them on the grill though, and the smoke flavor added so much to this. Definitely try it it’s amazing!

  63. A twist on the stuffed pepper, using an onion. Will try it out.

  64. I love baked onions and never thought to put potatoes in them.

  65. By far one of my favorite recipes on here this flavor is on point! Well done !

  66. This is a delicious recipe for me to use as a side dish.

  67. I am always on the lookout for recipes that will help me utilize the ever bountiful harvest of onions from my family’s garden. I’ve bookmarked this page for very near future use. Thank you for the delicious sounding and looking recipe!

  68. We’ll be trying this this weekend, after the shopping trip.

  69. add mashes garlic to the potatoes for added flavor

  70. I WOULD NEVER HAVE THOUGHT OF THIS. MUST TRY IT!

  71. Delicious vadalia onion stuffed with mashed potaotes.

  72. Absolutely delicious! Great recipe Farm Star Living.

  73. This looks so amazing, and now I’m hungry. I’d be the only one eating it though. My husband and boys dislike onions which is insane because I love onions.

  74. Would never have thought to stuff onions with potatoes.

  75. Yummiest favorite dish , this has become one of my top three favorite things to eat , great job

  76. I’ve added Chopped bacon and cheddar. I think next I want to add maybe sausage and green pepper , these are so good

  77. If someone said here eat this whole onion. I wouldn’t be interested except in this case. Lol. As far as I know onions are healthy.

  78. thinking about trying this with sweet potato mash…

  79. I added crumbled bacon to the top. Game changer

  80. Thanks for this! It looks yummy. I am going to try it.

  81. Love that you can garnish with your herb of choice to add another layer of flavor.

  82. I am going to try some of the recipes in my air fryer oven .

  83. I shopped for my Vidalia® Sweet Onions at Kroger this week!

  84. Besides the fact that they’re really such a delicious dish I love the added health benefits of the recipe

  85. Sounds good. We’re going to have to try this, since we add onion to just about anything. This way, it’s already there!

  86. I wonder how ranch seasoning would taste on this.

  87. I’m going to have to try this one out. Yummy!

  88. I’m wondering if it’s possible to add your own trust on these and maybe add Chopped bacon and some cheese to it. Can’t hurt to find out

  89. This year’s garden expansion includes rows of vidalia onions – so it’s ultra practical to begin collecting some new recipes! Thanks!

  90. We decided to try this with crushed ritz crackers instead of the panko

  91. My husband looked doubtful at the recipe but I would try it, maybe I could do 1/2 a recipe.

  92. Who’d of ever thought you could turn stuffed onions into such an amazing dish ! It’s ingenious

  93. This dish looks so delicious and very easy to make, I’m sure my whole family will enjoy it, and I’m passing the recipe to my daughter to make for my grandchildren

  94. Love Vidalia@ onions on burgers, in salads and they make the best onion rings. Thanks for this new recipe!

  95. Sounds yummy! My grandma used to make a similar recipe, so this recipe reminds me of her. I have to make ’em!

  96. Definitely going to have to make this recipe

  97. Are we supposed to comment on this recipe every day or just once in order to get the daily sweepstakes entry? It looks tasty.

  98. It looks really tasty and would go well with steak for dinner.

  99. I love sweet onions in my salad, but the recipe looks good too.

  100. Must love onions! I would save the scooped out onion for another dish and possibly add sausage. Yum!

  101. Looking for Vidalia Sweet Onions at the grocery today

  102. Very interesting recipes, I should try to make. Thank you for the recipe.

  103. I would like to try this recipe and put them on the grill.

  104. These make great appetizers! Sure to be eaten quickly

  105. Interesting. I would definitely give these a try.

  106. My mom will love these! I will have to make some for her!

  107. Making this as soon as I get to the store and again just for me.

  108. This looks like a winner. I’ll check it out and do part of it without the garlic for my crowd that doesn’t care for garlic.

  109. I don’t care for onions, but I’d give this recipe a go !!!

  110. This looks really good. I can’t wait to try it!

  111. I’ve never thought of stuffing onions! This looks so yummy!!!

  112. love Vidalia onions, recipe looks delicious.

  113. that looks amazing! Thank you–i needed a new recipe!

  114. Can’t wait to try this. Seems simple enough for me to make

  115. I think my family will love this recipe. Looking forward to making it.

  116. Live easy to read recipes and this looks delish!!!

  117. WOW this looks really delicious and pretty health. I will have to try this receipe.

  118. very interesting. I never thought to make a dish like this with your yummy Vidalia onions.

  119. I am deathly going to make these onions for a side dish.

  120. Wow! Now, this is a recipe I have never even considered! I love the variety of textures in this recipe.

  121. Love Vidalias, onions in general. Potatoes yeah, but not mashed so much – too many other waays to make them that aren’t gushy.

  122. Yummy! Running to get Vidalia onions now!

  123. This looks sooooo good! And sounds super easy to make!

  124. I’ve made something like this, it’s so good!

  125. wonder how this would taste with a garlic mash

  126. I love your photography and easy to follow recipes! I’ll serve this at my next dinner party.

    • You’re so sweet, Gloria! We hope your next party is delicious! 🙂

  127. My mom made this recipe and we all absolutely loved it!

  128. Mmmmmm Good. My other half is going to think he went to heaven.

  129. I’m having trouble finding the minute mashers in my area.

  130. I would even add some gravy on this!! Idk I love gravy and think it would be amazing.

    • That would be a great addition to the recipe, Caroline! 🙂

  131. Seems like a fairly easy recipe, that’s my kind of recipe. Thanks!

  132. I am going to try different cheeses. I think that is a great tip!

  133. I have to be honest, this isnt my favorite recipe, although It would be impressive to serve guests for sure.

  134. I wonder if they would do well on the grill??? On a baking sheet of course

    • That is a great idea, Lisa! The grill would add so much flavor. Let us know if you try it!

  135. This dish looks good and my kind of dish easy to make

  136. On the way to the store to get the rest of the items to make these tonight!! Of course I already have the Green Giant Vidalia onions!!!

  137. Sounds so good pairing the onions with the mashed potatoes

  138. I love the idea of using Minute Mashers Mashed potatoes to save time in the kitchen.

  139. Wow, I would have never thought about this!

  140. Thanks for breaking the recipes down so it’s easy to follow!

  141. I like how quick and easy your recipes are.

  142. I showed this to my husband who is a chef and he really wants to make these and try them

  143. I love onions so excited about this recipe. I wonder how the family would like to hear, Hey we’re having onions tonight for dinner!” Looks yummy though.

  144. Potatoes and onions, who doesn’t love them? This looks delish!

  145. Not an onion lover but my sister would love these!

  146. Love the addition of the cheese and panko bread crumbs!

  147. That’s fantastic and looks easy and delicious ! Definitely a must try

  148. These are making me hungry , I’ve never had them yet bit they look amazing

  149. I have everything to make this tonight so going to try. Looks delicious and healthy! I think it’s brilliant as I never thought about putting mashed potatoes in onions before!

  150. Vidalia® Sweet Onions are the best to cook with recipes!

  151. This looks good I’m making this.
    #sweetvidialaonions

  152. Those look so delicious! Im ready to try this recipe!

  153. Mashed Potato and Vidalia Sweet Onion … OMG definitely cooking it for dinner tonite!

  154. This looks absolutely amazing! Packed with flavor!

  155. Another great way to enjoy potatoes and onions.

  156. I never thought about using a sweet onion like this. I like the recipe, quick and easy.

  157. I can never say “no” to Vidalia onions. These look delicious.

  158. This looks delicious! Love cooked onions especially vidalia sweet onions!

  159. I’ve never seen anything like this so thank you!

  160. Look’s Delicious & Healthy. A Nice Side To Dress Up Your Potatoes.

  161. What an awesome idea. I’ll definitely be making it.

  162. Sounds and looks delicious. Will have to try this recipe soon. Thanks!

  163. This looks and sounds delicious I’m gonna have to get some groceries to try this out I’m super excited it looks so good.

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