Description
Transform your meals with the rich, sweet flavor of caramelized onions. This simple yet rewarding recipe takes everyday ingredients and elevates them into a gourmet delight. Perfect for adding depth to burgers, pizzas, or pastas, caramelized onions are the secret ingredient that will impress your family and friends. With just a bit of patience, you can create beautifully golden-brown strands that enhance any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large yellow onions (about 1.5 lbs), thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and thinly slice the yellow onions uniformly.
- In a large skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat until bubbly.
- Add sliced onions and sprinkle with salt; stir gently to coat.
- Stir occasionally for about 10 minutes until translucent.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for an additional 30-40 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Enjoy immediately or store for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg