Description
This easy recipe for caramelized onions highlights their rich, sweet flavor, perfect for enhancing sandwiches, dips, and more. Made with simple ingredients like yellow onions, butter, and olive oil, these versatile onions will elevate any dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs medium or large yellow onions
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Slice the onions in half, remove the root, and cut into thin half moons.
- Gather the sliced onions into a large mixing bowl.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a deep pot over medium heat.
- In batches, add the onions, cooking until soft and translucent (about 2 minutes).
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir occasionally for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and deeply caramelized.
- Stir in the brown sugar and salt, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes to combine.
- Let the caramelized onions rest until cool, then store in an airtight container.
Notes
Caramelized onions can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Use in a variety of dishes like dips, soups, or as a topping for sandwiches.
Watch closely while cooking to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg