15 Sweet Vidalia Onion Recipes To Savor This Season Recipes for savoring the flavor all season long. By Josh Miller Josh Miller Josh Miller is a writer, editor, recipe developer, and food stylist who has been writing about Southern food and working in the publishing industry for the past 20 years. His work has appeared in Southern Living, Food & Wine, Cooking Light, Taste of the South, and Southern Cast Iron magazines. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on March 28, 2025 Close Credit: Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Christina Daley When April comes around, we know to start searching the grocery store for fresh Vidalia onions. But the season's end in September always rolls around too soon. If you're hunting for ways to enjoy these mild, sweet Georgia gems while they're fresh, look no further: From crispy onion rings to our Vidalia Onion Soup, these recipes savor the flavor of freshly harvested Vidalias from right here in the South. Once you've sourced the real thing (not all sweet onions are Vidalias), get to chopping—these Vidalia onion recipes add just the right amount of sweetness and onion flavor to sauces and savory dinner entrées. Why Vidalias Are The Best Onions You Can Buy 01 of 15 Classic Cole Slaw Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox There's nothing fancy about this creamy, slightly sweet coleslaw—just Vidalia onions, specifically—and that's what makes it so good. get the recipe Save 02 of 15 Vidalia Onion Dressing Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Move over, blue cheese dressing: This salad creamy Vidalia Onion Dressing is light, creamy, and almost airy in texture. It is so well emulsified and smooth that it beautifully coats greens and vegetables in a salad. get the recipe Save 03 of 15 Potato Kugel Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox With schmaltz and caramelized Vidalia onions providing a savory depth, the ultimate combination of russet and Yukon Gold potatoes, and fresh bay leaves for an earthy flavor and eye-catching presentation, this kugel will outshine any recipe you've tried before. get the recipe Save 04 of 15 Vidalia Onion Soup Credit: Southern Living The natural sugars in Vidalia onions make them perfect for French onion soup. Don’t skimp on caramelizing the onions. It’s an important step to create a rich and nutty flavor for the star in this soup. get the recipe Save 05 of 15 Tennessee Onions Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox This creamy, cheese casserole is so much more than the sum of its parts. Try it once, and we know you'll agree—and make sure you use Vidalia onions. get the recipe Save 06 of 15 Garlic Bread Pizzas Credit: Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Using frozen garlic bread—straight from freezer to tray, no need to thaw or prebake—not only helps keep things quick and simple, but also provides the perfect blank canvas for toppings, like sweet Vidalia onions and plenty of garlic butter in every bite. get the recipe Save 07 of 15 Vidalia Onion Soufflé Credit: Abigail Wilt Don’t be intimidated by this soufflé. This recipe won't fall—it's designed for success. With a texture similar to strata, you can top this soufflé with a little ham or bacon for your next Sunday brunch. get the recipe Save 08 of 15 Easy Chicken Pot Pie Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Sweet Vidalia onion is extra gentle and not quite as strong as some onions, imparting a naturally sweet onion flavor to the pie. get the recipe Save 09 of 15 Liver And Onions Credit: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless The sweet onions really make this dish sing with flavor, and the butter with the browned bits of flour add depth of flavor through and through. get the recipe Save 10 of 15 French Onion Soup Casserole Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox This recipe takes what you love about French onion soup and puts it into a cozy casserole. Naturally sweet Vidalia onions are ideal for caramelizing in this dish. Cook the onions the day before and store them in the refrigerator to save time on a busy weeknight. get the recipe Save 11 of 15 Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup Credit: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Torie Cox This simple soup leans on only a few ingredients to deliver maximum flavor, making Vidalia onions essential. No tending onions on the stove for this recipe. The slow cooker does all the work of slowly caramelizing the onions throughout the day. get the recipe Save 12 of 15 Strawberry-Spinach Salad Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Let the season's flavors shine in this bright salad that pairs fresh strawberries, spinach, and Vidalia onions with a tasty homemade dressing. Blue cheese and candied pecans round out a medley of flavors. get the recipe Save 13 of 15 Million Dollar Spaghetti Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Most pasta dishes are rich and comforting, but only one is so good it can be called Million Dollar Spaghetti. This casserole looks like your standard pasta bake, but onions and garlic enrich the sauce, and it eats more like lasagna—and it’s one hour (or more) quicker to make. get the recipe Save 14 of 15 Cucumber-and-Vidalia Onion Salad Credit: Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Christina Daley There’s nothing complicated about this fresh seasonal salad. Raw Vidalia onions get time to show off their mild, sweet flavor without overpowering. A simple vinaigrette dresses just a few ingredients. get the recipe Save 15 of 15 Spinach-and-Vidalia Dip Credit: Greg Dupree Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham Your favorite creamy spinach dip gets a tasty upgrade with Vidalia onions. This spinach-onion dip mashup is a no-brainer for your veggie tray. Or serve with sturdy chips. This keeps up to two days in the refrigerator, but it likely won’t last that long. get the recipe Save Explore more: Food and Recipes Kitchen Assistant Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! 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