You've Gotta Be Kidding Onions

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This recipe sounded too bizarre to be true, but once you try it, you're hooked! Serve with saltine crackers. It's a big hit at parties.

Submitted by DESERTBORN54
Updated on February 14, 2025
Crackers topped with marinated onions on a platter.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
23 hrs 50 mins
Total Time:
1 day
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 4 Vidalia or other sweet onions

  • 2 cups water

  • ½ cup white vinegar

  • 1 cup sugar

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • 1 teaspoon celery salt

  • saltine crackers

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    ngredients for onion cracker appetizer including onions, crackers, and mayonnaise.

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  2. Slice onions as thinly as possible, and place in a large bowl.

    Sliced onion rings on a plate with a knife nearby.

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  3. In a small bowl, mix together water, vinegar and sugar; pour over onions. Cover, and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.

    Marinated onion slices in a bowl next to whisk.

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  4. Drain completely, then mix in mayonnaise and celery salt.

    Mixing sliced onions with mayonnaise and seasonings in a bowl.

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  5. Chill 2 to 3 hours. Serve with saltine crackers.

    Finished onion cracker appetizers arranged neatly on a platter.

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Note

You must use Vidalia onions, or a very sweet onion like Walla Walla Sweets, Texas Sweets, or Maui onions.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

245 Calories
10g Fat
37g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 245
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 427mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 92mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.