Sweet and mild Vidalia onions are perfect for stuffing.

Just be sure to refrigerate any onion scraps in an airtight container to keep their flavor and aroma contained.

Trim root end of each onion about 1/4-inch, keeping the root end intact.

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(This will help the onion sit flat in the pan and keep the filling inside.)

(Discard the remaining onion scraps or reserve for another use.)

Place the hollowed-out onions, open-sides up, in a 9-inch-square metal baking pan.

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Pour 1 cup water around the onions; cover the pan with foil.

Bake until softened, about 20 minutes.

Remove from the oven; carefully discard the hot water from the pan.

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Reduce oven temperature to 375F.

Transfer to a medium bowl; let cool for 2 minutes.

Add 1/4 cup Gouda, cream cheese, thyme, pepper and salt; stir until thoroughly combined.

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Bake until the cheese is melted and golden brown in spots, about 15 minutes.

Transfer to a platter; garnish with additional thyme, if desired.

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