Cheese Stuffed Onions

Directions

1. 1
   Cut a thin slice from root ends of onions so they stand level.
2. 2
   Slice tops from onions.
3. 3
   Make a hole in the center of each and remove some of the onion.
4. 4
   In a covered saucepan, in boiling water, salted to taste, cook onions over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes until tender; drain.
5. 5
   Brush onions with salad oil and sprinkle with paprika.
6. 6
   Place 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese in the center of each onion.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
8. 8
   Wrap each loosely in foil, leaving top open for grilling (if grilling outdoors).
9. 9
   Cook over medium coals 15 minutes or until browned.
10. 10
    If cooking indoors, cover the tops of each onion loosely with foil.
11. 11
    Cook 20 minutes in 350F oven.
12. 12
    Remove the foil from the tops of the onions, then cook 5 minutes longer to brown the cheese.