These recipes highlight the versatile, flavorful onion in a variety of cooked forms — caramelized, smoked, pickled, and more.
Onion Recipes
I used to be the kid who rejected anything with raw onion, but over the years I learned to appreciate onions in all their cooked glory. When caramelized, smoked, or pickled, onions add depth, sweetness, and savory complexity to dishes.
Below you’ll find a curated collection of recipes where onions play a starring role — from soups and dips to grilled mains and simple sides. These recipes showcase how onions can transform everyday meals into something memorable.
Whether you love caramelized onion richness, the tang of pickled red onion, or the smoky flavor of onions on the grill, there’s something here to inspire your next meal.
Recipes Featuring Onions
Smoked French Onion Soup
Rich French onion soup made with smoked onions for a deeper, wood-fired flavor. Topped with toasted bread and melted cheese for a classic, satisfying bowl.
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Beef Stroganoff
Comforting beef stroganoff with tender beef and a creamy sauce built on sautéed onions and mushrooms — perfect over egg noodles.
Bacon Cheddar Quiche with Rutabaga Crust
Savory quiche filled with bacon, cheddar, and sautéed onions in a unique rutabaga crust — a satisfying brunch or light dinner option.
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Easy Broccoli Salad Recipe
Crisp broccoli salad tossed with crunchy add-ins and a creamy dressing. Red onion adds sharpness and balance after marinating overnight.
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Traeger Grilled Shrimp Ceviche
Fresh shrimp grilled briefly, then marinated in lime with onions, tomato, cucumber, and cilantro for a vibrant ceviche.
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Pickled Red Onions
Quick pickled red onions bring bright acidity and crunchy texture — a versatile topping for tacos, salads, and sandwiches.
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Traeger Steak Kabobs
Grilled steak kabobs with onions and peppers, finished with a spicy teriyaki glaze and a sprinkle of sesame for crunch.
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Smoked Caramelized Onion Butter
Compound butter made from smoked, caramelized onions — a decadent topper for baked potatoes, steaks, or roasted vegetables.
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French Onion Risotto
Creamy arborio rice folded with caramelized onions, parmesan, and a splash of white wine — a savory, onion-forward risotto.
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Blackstone Shrimp Fajitas
Quick shrimp fajitas seared with onions and peppers on a griddle for bold, caramelized flavor in minutes.
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Blackstone Philly Cheesesteak
Homemade Philly cheesesteaks with thin-sliced beef, sautéed onions, and melted cheese for a classic sandwich experience.
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Blackstone Teriyaki Steak Yakisoba
Stir-fry yakisoba noodles with teriyaki steak, loads of onions, peppers, and crisp vegetables for an easy weeknight meal.
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Smoked Caramelized Onion Dip
Smoky, caramelized onions mixed into a creamy dip — great with chips, crudités, or spread on sandwiches.
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Pellet Grill Skillet Lingcod with Wine and Garlic
Light, flaky lingcod cooked with garlic and onions on the pellet grill — a fresh, fast seafood dish that pairs well with rice or greens.
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Blackstone Griddle Steak Street Tacos
Skirt steak street tacos topped with chopped onions and cilantro — simple, authentic flavors cooked quickly on the griddle.
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Blackstone Steak Fajitas
Marinated steak with seared onions and peppers, served with warm tortillas — a quick, flavorful family favorite.
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Bacon Onion Smash Burgers
Flat-top smash burgers topped with bacon-wrapped caramelized onions — a decadent, juicy burger with sweet-savory onion notes.
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Smoked Hot Beef Sandwich Boats
Hearty smoked pot roast turned into gravy-filled sandwiches with caramelized onions — rich, beefy, and fork-friendly.
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Grilled Togarashi Salmon Rice Noodle Bowl
Spicy togarashi-seasoned salmon on a bed of stir-fried vegetables and rice noodles, with scallions and sautéed onions for freshness and bite.
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Traeger Feta Pasta Recipe with Sausage and Bell Peppers
A hands-off Traeger pasta sauce with roasted onions, peppers, and feta that melts into a creamy, flavorful sauce — great with sausage and your favorite pasta.
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Traeger Smoked Balsamic Pot Roast
Chuck roast slow-smoked and braised in a balsamic-infused liquid with aromatic onions for fall-apart tender beef and a tangy glaze.
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Blackstone Seattle Cheesesteak
A regional cheesesteak twist featuring caramelized onions and melty cheese, griddled to order for great texture and flavor.
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Lingcod Gumbo Recipe
Hearty gumbo with lingcod, shrimp, and andouille, built on onions, peppers, and a flavorful roux for soul-warming seafood stew.
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Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese
Bacon Caramelized Onion Crostini
Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms
Pastrami & Caramelized Onion Pinwheels
