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Corey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience.
Published on April 19, 2021
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You're not imagining things: Vidalias actually are sweeter than other onion varieties. The soil in Vidalia, Georgia has an unusually low amount of sulfur — that's why the onions grown in this Southern city are sweeter than they are sharp. Use the famously versatile ingredient to make delicious dips, healthy side dishes, flavorful salads and sandwiches, creamy soups, and so much more. Find a new favorite in this collection of our best Vidalia onion recipes.
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Vidalia Onion Dip
You only need four ingredients to make this exceptionally easy onion dip: sweet onions, butter, mayonnaise, and shredded Swiss cheese. It'll be a hit at your next tailgate.
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Grilled Vidalia Onions
This incredibly easy appetizer or healthy side dish — made with just five Vidalia onions and a bottle of Italian-style salad dressing — pairs perfectly with just about anything.
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Watermelon Vidalia Salsa
This sweet and savory summertime salsa has a spicy kick from two Serrano peppers. If you can't handle the heat, make sure to remove all the seeds before combining the ingredients.
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Grilled Cheese, Pickle and Vidalia Onion Sandwich
Take your basic grilled cheese sandwich up a notch with flavorful ingredients like dill pickles and sweet onions. Add bacon to the mix for a heartier sandwich.
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Vidalia Sweet Onion Dip
Here's a pro-tip from recipe creator Jenn: Use a potato peeler to get extra thin onion slices. Serve with your favorite store-bought or homemade crackers.
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Creamy Vidalia Onion Soup
This velvety smooth soup gets its "robust and creamy flavor" from three beaten egg yolks, according to recipe creator MARBALET.
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Vidalia Heaven
Reviewer lorireardon calls this ridiculously simple recipe (made with just an onion, a beef bouillon cube, and butter) a "low-cal sub for French onion soup."
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Sour Cream Pork Chop and Vidalia Onion Gravy
It couldn't be easier to make this easy pork chop and onion recipe with ingredients you probably have on hand like sour cream, beef broth, and Cajun seasoning. Serve alone or with white rice.
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Vidalia Onion Tart
The Allrecipes community can't get enough of this simple summer tart. "Wow!! Everything about this was wonderful," raves reviewer LPAEGLE. "The flavor ... the texture ... everything!!"
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Vidalia Onion Straws (Onion Strings)
If you like traditional onion rings, you'll absolutely love these fried onion straws. According to recipe creator lcasad, the slices should be thin enough that you can see "the knife clearly through the onion as you slice it."
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