McCormick Culinary Minced Onion, 17 oz – Dried Onion Flakes for Soups, Sauces & More

Premium Flavor, Ready to Use: McCormick Culinary Minced Onion

Designed for cooks who crave consistent onion flavor without the prep, this 17-ounce jar captures the sweet and sharp notes of white onions through careful drying and mincing. Each spoonful releases aroma and taste that can elevate soups, sauces, casseroles, and more—without the need to peel or dice.

The drying and mincing process preserves essential aromatics, delivering a reliable profile across recipes. When you need onion in a hurry, these flakes offer a practical alternative to fresh onion, with the benefit of a measured portion that helps you manage sodium and other ingredients.

Key benefits you can expect

• Convenient onion flavor: 3 tablespoons approximate the flavor of half a cup of fresh onion, delivering high-intensity notes with less prep.
• High quality: Made from premium onions, with no chopping, peeling, or mess—helping you speed up cooking in busy environments.
• Chef-ready packaging: The 17-ounce container is sized for back-of-house use, designed for quick access during service.
• Versatile in cooking: Replace fresh onion in casseroles, relishes, meatballs, sauces, and soups while retaining texture and aroma.
• Trusted ingredients: Kosher with no added MSG, making it a dependable addition to diverse recipes.

Practical usage tips: start with a small amount and adjust to taste as the onion flavor blooms during simmering or browning. The flakes dissolve and blend with other ingredients, releasing a balanced sweetness and a subtle sharp edge that supports savory profiles.

Real-life applications span home kitchens to professional lines. For a quick weeknight base, whisk minced onion into soups or gravies. For hearty meals, fold it into meatballs or relishes, bumping up flavor without extra prep. It also shines in slow-cooker stews, creamy sauces, and baked casseroles, where consistent onion character can tie different components together.

Storage and measurement tips

• Keep the jar tightly closed in a cool, dry place to preserve aroma and potency.
• One convenient rule of thumb: 3 teaspoons equal about 1/2 cup chopped fresh onion, a handy guide for scaling recipes.