Description
Caramelized onions are a culinary treasure that transforms any dish with their rich, sweet flavor and golden hue. Perfect for enhancing burgers, soups, and salads, these versatile toppings are easy to make and require minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large yellow onions (about 1 pound)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the Onions: Peel and thinly slice the onions for even cooking.
- Heat Your Pan: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the Onions: Stir in sliced onions and salt, coating them in butter.
- Stir Occasionally: Cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
- Add Sugar (Optional): Sprinkle sugar during the last few minutes to enhance sweetness.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately as a topping or mix into dishes for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg