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How to Make Caramelized Onions
Sweet tender caramelized onions are the perfect addition to any dish and the perfect topper to any sandwich!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 261 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 large onions approx. 2 pounds, any kind, I prefer white onion
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ tablespoon brown sugar optional, see note
- salt to taste
Or Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions
- 3 pounds onions sliced
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Stovetop
- In a large non-stick pan, cook onions, butter, olive oil and brown sugar over medium low heat.
- Stir frequently until golden and caramelized. (About 45 minutes).
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Slow Cooker
- Combine sliced onions, butter and salt (no brown sugar required).
- Stir, cover and cook on low 8-10 hours.
Notes
- If you are using sweeter onions (red onions, Walla Walla, vidalia) you will likely not need the brown sugar as they contain enough natural sugars on their own. If using white onions (with yellow-ish papery skin) I would suggest adding brown sugar to help with the caramelization process.
Nutrition Information
Calories
261
(13%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
158mg
(7%)
Potassium
368mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
485IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
18.7mg
(21%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 261 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 158mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 485IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 18.7mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.