Description
Deliciously sweet and savory caramelized onions perfect as toppings for various dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Slice onions thinly (about ¼ inch thick) and gather butter and olive oil.
- Heat the Pan: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil until it foams slightly.
- Add Your Onions: Toss in sliced onions and sprinkle with salt. Stir occasionally for about 10 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Caramelize the Onions: Reduce heat to low and cook slowly for 30-40 minutes, stirring every few minutes until deeply golden brown.
- Season & Serve: Add freshly cracked pepper, adjust salt if needed, and serve warm as toppings or mix into dishes.
Notes
- Caramelized onions can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- They can be frozen for longer storage; just thaw and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg