Onion powder

Onion powder is made from dehydrated then finely ground onions.  The powder can be sprinkled on meats before cooking or incorporated into  sauces, soups, or dips. Use onion powder in casseroles and meatloaf or other dishes where you want to add onion flavor and fresh is not available.

The only difference between onion powder and granulated onion is that onion powder has been ground finer.

Where To Buy Onion Powder

This is a readily available grocery store item so look for it in the spice section of your local grocery store. For convenience you may want to just add it to your next Amazon order: Onion Powder.

Substitute For Onion Powder

If you don't have onion powder you can substitute per teaspoon needed:

• 1 tablespoon onion flakes (grind in a mortar and pestle if it needs to be dissolved).  This is the best substitute if you happen to have this on hand.
• OR - 2-3 tablespoons jarred minced onion will work well too.
• OR - 2 teaspoons granulated onion.  Granulated onion is just like onion powder but more coarsely ground.
• OR - 1/2 cup chopped fresh onion.  You need quite a bit more freshly chopped onion to replace the more concentrated flavor in onion powder.
• OR - 1 teaspoon + of onion salt.  If you  have to use onion salt make sure to reduce the amount of salt in your recipe.
• OR - 1 teaspoon garlic powder.  You can use garlic powder but this will change the flavor.  You'll be using less because it is stronger in flavor than onion powder.

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