Sweet Onion Blossom

• 1 small Vidalia or sweet onion, peeled
• 2 teaspoons butter, divided
• 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 4 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

1. Place onion on a cutting board; cut a thin slice from top. Place onion, root end down, make 1/4-in. cuts to within 1 in. of bottom. Repeat cuts in opposite direction, forming a grid pattern. Place in an ungreased 2-cup baking dish. Top with 1 teaspoon butter.
2. Bake, uncovered, at 350u0b0 for 60-70 minutes or until tender (cover with foil if top browns too quickly). Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 3-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
3. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute mushrooms in remaining butter until tender; keep warm. Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Place onion on a serving plate; spoon mushrooms and asparagus around onion.

vidalia, butter, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sweet-onion-blossom/ (may not work)