You've Gotta Be Kidding Onions

I ran across this recipe, and just had to try it as I love onions. The onions are sweet and mild and still have a nice crunch to them. Great with plain saltine crackers - make plenty as they go fast. My only suggestion would be to cut the onion rings in half as it is easier to put them on the crackers that way.

This is incredible! I made this for a party and everyone went crazy over them, they were completely surprised. People who hated onions were eating this! I agree though, cut the onions up smaller, easier to put on the crackers.

I thought I would try this since my husband loves onions never thought it would have tasted this good!! I brought it out at a party I had and everyone was amazed how good it was~The only thing I did diffrent was to put the mixture in food processor to make it easier to put on the crackers~I leave it whole when want to add it cucumbers and tomatoes and use as a side dish that is how much we like this one!!

HORRIBLE!!!!!!!! Too sweet and just plain bad. It tastes like something that a 5-year old would try to throw together. Don't even think about making this for a party. YUCK.

YUM! These were so easy to make, and very unique. I didn't chill the additional 2 hours, and they came out just fine. I did cut the onions in half to make them fit better on the crackers. I used Carr Water Crackers. Several people asked me for the recipe, it was a great sucess!

After draining and folding the onions into the mayonnaise, I added a heaping teaspoon of garlic powder and a good measure of fresh ground black pepper. OH MY GOODNESS, these are addictive! I swear, I could eat the whole bowl. NOTE: I used a reduced fat mayonnaise.

I first made this about 15 years ago...loved the recipe and then promptly lost it. (Have been searching ever since!) My source originally recommended it for hamburgers...yummy! Thank you for posting this - I'm going to make it today.

I'm hooked. Easy to make but not for use on first dates.

Sorry, but I thought this tasted just like cole slaw. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't great. My husband agreed that it tasted like cole slaw from KFC.

I was really skeptical that this would be any good but it was the perfect appetizer! It made a ton of onions too. I cut the onions into smaller pieces so they fit better. I served it with two different kinds of crackers and it does taste much better on a salty cracker as suggested. You do have to like onions to enjoy this recipe, and not mind onion breath afterwards!

You've got to be kidding- you people think this is good? I don't know, did nothing for me...

The 'You've got to be kidding' part of this recipe is because these are terrible! Don't waste your time. I was sucked in by the good reviews, but these were a disappointment. Glad I only made a half batch - these were not a hit.

I love onions and I've wanted to try this recipe for a while and I'm glad I did. I used sweet vidalia onions and it was a hit at the birthday party I brought it to. I served it with Ritz crackers, but any cracker would work just fine. It does sort of remind me of cole slaw, but maybe that's because I chopped the onions so they'd be easier to get on to the crackers. Very good, surprising taste and I will be serving this again soon!

You were totally right!!! everyone loved this- my in-laws just grabbed a bowl and ate it with a fork!!!

I would give this recipe ten stars if I could!! It's like eating chips, you can't eat just one! Thank you Kathy....

I have had this with cucumbers and onions. It is a great salad dish, always a big hit at any party!!

These were interesting...good on saltine crackers. It made a huge batch, but stored well in the fridge.

I was skeptical.. but this appetizer was liked by everyone and everyone wanted the recipe! It was easy, yummy and a keeper. It is best on saltines ! Will be making this one again by request by everyone !

I was very skeptical as I was making this dish. But I took it to a volunteer meeting and everyone there LOVED it. I did not get one bad comment about this. And now I have several requests to bring this to the next volunteer meeting.

I have just emailed this recipe to yet another person who just *had* to have it!!! I have made this twice and both times my hand got tired of writing the recipe down. It is great!! I will be printing out recipe card to take with me the next time i make this!!

I was excited to try this after reading reviews, but found it to be OK. Nothing I'll make again. Taste like crackers with wet onions on top.

I followed this recipe per directions, and it came out great!!! Took it to an appetizer party, and it was a hit. Everyone wanted the recipe. Used what little was left on hot dogs. That was great, too!!!

this recipe was excellent I made 20 servings for 10 people and ran out of these. Everyone asked for the recipe!!

I took this to a Super Bowl party and it was a total hit! I loved watching the looks on my friend's faces when they tried it. They LOVED it! It's so easy and doesn't require much time, ingredients, or effort. MY kind of recipe! Thanks!

Made a test batch yesterday and I'm happy to say it is every bit of good that all the posters said it was. I tried it by itself and on a cracker. Much better with the cracker. Try it. You'll be surprised how tasty this simple recipe is.

I tried this out for just two of us scaling it to one onion. I had to use a regular onion since I didn't have a sweet one. It was fine and I may continue to do that in the future since some reviewers said they found it was too sweet using a sweet onion. It's easy and different and it's on my keeper list.

I love onions so I thought I'd try this. The recipe appears to be fool proof so I'm not sure what went wrong - but, it was just not good, at all.

served this tonight for christmas dinner...it was very well received. used a sweet maui onion. delicious over club crackers....not too strong a taste of onions.

I had to try this because it sounded so unusual, and I really wanted to like it. Its not bad exactly, just not something I will ever make again and definately not something I would take anywhere. Very very sweet.

This is such a great recipe! I've only had the opportunity to make it twice, but plan on making it again soon. The first time I used regular mayonnaise and loved it (and so did everyone else that tried it!). The second time I tried the "healthier" olive oil mayo and was disappointed. It just didn't taste the same. I'll stick with the regular mayo from now on.

If you love onions, you will love this recipe. Absolutely addictive.

I loved this served with just plain old crackers. I also used it as a topping on some grilled steak, that I simply dressed with salt and pepper. I will make this again.

At a recent cocktail party, a friend served this dish and, as odd as it seems, it was the hit of the buffet. Upon tasting it I immediately requested the recipe. My friend got it from a local church cookbook. In that collection it was called 'Yummy Onions' and yummy is right. Also makes an excellent hamburger and hotdog topping.

I tried this just out of curiosity because it was so odd. Took it to a friend's party and it was a hit! My DH put a big ole spoonful on his plate and ate it as a side dish he liked it so much.

Sorry, took this to a party and 4 people tried it, none came back for seconds. NOT a hit.

Have made this twice for parties and both times they were the first to disappear. The second time I made it I chopped the onions - much easier to spoon onto a cracker. Also, we like it better with either traditional Ritz crackers or with water crackers.

Very tasty on saltine crackers... allowing the onions to sit in the vinegar and sugar mixture really took out a lot of the heat... it reminded me of a cucumber onion salad with out the cucumber.. good way to use up onions

Easy to make, and folks at a party liked this ONCE they tasted it. That seems to be the stumbling block... I had them in the center of a serving dish, surrounded by crackers. Very few takers, but those that did try it, liked it. I will admit I had quite a lot of appetizers on the table, so maybe this got overlooked. If you're looking for a home run to serve, go with the King's Hawaiian Spinach dip recipe (on this site). Now THAT was a winner.

I made this and it was wonderful. I took some to work with me, and EVERYONE wanted the recipe! Yummie!

I tried this recipe for a family gathering - primarily because most everyone in my family LOVES onions. Even though it looked like a really odd recipe - how could I go wrong with onions????? This is just incredible. Even the very few members of my family who are not onion lovers thought it was GREAT. They didn't know it had onions in it (how strange is that??) Everyone thought it had PINEAPPLE. And I admit - somehow - it really does have a pineapple flavor to it - at least with the Vidalia onions I used. I've had several family members ask for this recipe since I first made it - and they all got RAVE reviews. I made it again today for a Memorial Day Bar-B-Que tomorrow. I have every confidence it will be a hit - AGAIN! PS - definitely cut the onion slices in half - much easier to fit on a cracker.

I love this. I can see how this would not be for everyone but I love it. My kids hate this but that just means more for me!!!! :)

I wasn't expecting the taste and am sad to say that I threw the whole batch out. My husband, his friend, and I didn't hate it but didn't think it was all that great. I'm sure others would love this dish, it just wasn't for us.

Disappointing. For me, this just didnt live up to all the rave reviews - not something I would want to make again.

Although I think this was good I probably wouldn't make again except maybe for cucumbers.

The first time I made this, we thought it was tasty, but way too sweet, so now I use 1/3 cup sugar. I also like replacing some of the mayo with sour cream or cream cheese. People always get excited about these onions! Also great with Ritz crackers. My favorite hors d'oeuvre for a cookout.

I made these last night and they were very good. Couldn't be any easier to whip up. I like them as a hamburger topping the best. I also use them on hotdogs ~ yummy! A future staple of my summertime BBQs.

I really liked this. I was quite surprised how much the onions 'mellowed' overnight. I would omit the celery salt next time though - just personal preference. We had it with cheese as a topping for baked potatoes. Thanks, Kathy!

I was shocked - but this is really good!

I just made this (again) for a party my son had for his office. This time I put everything thru a food processor and garnished with chopped green onions - he said it was a hit and I had to send the recipe to work with him so copies could be passed around!

You've gotta try this recipe! We tripled it and served it at our Kentucky Derby Party yesterday and it was voted the #1 recipe of the party. 61 people thought this recipe was fantastic!

This was great!! I took it to a birthday party and everyone loved it!! I have given this recipe out at least a dozen times! Thanks for the strange but extremely delicious recipe!

Since there is only my husband and myself, this recipe would have been way to much, so I scaled it down a tad and had it on veggie burgers. All I can say is, YUM.

These are incredible! I spiral sliced the onions on my "Spirooli" machine. This made them paper thin. Then I cut them into pieces with kitchen scissors. Did as recipe states & served with saltine "Keebler Club Crackers". Even people who wern't too fond of onions loved them!! What a Find!

This was ok to Good and I will say different!... However, after a couple of bites, it kind of gets a bit yucky and not good the next day.

These are to die for..I followed exactly except added a little parsley. Made seasoned crackers to serve this week. if you don't like onions, try anyway, does not taste like onions!! GREAT!

I don't want to discourage anyone from trying this but I love onions and was diappointed! I think at best, it would be a good sandwich or burger topper... won't make it again.

Decided day of to take to son's cookout so didn't marinate overnight. Heated water, vinegar, sugar & pinch of salt to low boil. Off heat then added onions sliced on thicker setting of mandoline. 5 hours & crisp tender & delicious I would love as were. Drained then added the mayo & celery salt plus garlic powder, pepper & a good squirt of Vadalia salad dressing. Expected some to like but surprised at others. Onion hater DH & little DGD loved. The mom said 6 yr old step DGS wouldn't eat but had to cut him off. Had cut the Vidalias in half before slicing but will cut smaller next time since a bit sloppy hanging off the cracker. Saltines a bit pasty to me so will try with another salty cracker. Some just eating out of the bowl. Made a half batch but will try a full recipe for BIL's 'picky eaters' 4th of July potluck.

Addictive - especially if you like onions. My husband said it tasted like coleslaw, but I thought that it was pretty good, despite my onion breath! I'm sure I'll make it again.

This recipe was a great hit at the party. Next time I will cut onions in half. Thanks for the recipe!

I made this last night and used as a hamburger topper. Big Hit. Everybody loved it and I have already had a request for the recipe.