Jammy, sweet caramelized onions can elevate even the simplest dishes, like grilled cheese or burgers, into something that feels restaurant-worthy.
Ways To Use Caramelized Onions
Burger or Grilled Cheese Topper Quiche, Omelette or Frittata Ingredient Stuffed Mushroom Filling Focaccia or Pizza Topping Steak Topping Risotto Flavoring Quesadilla or Wrap Filling Crostini or Bruchetta Topping Baked Potato Topping Hummus, Baba Ganoush, or Labneh Topping Rice Bowl Component
Step-by-Step Instructions
In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, melt the butter with the oil over medium-high heat. Consider this a leisurely weekend cooking project that will fill your home with the most heavenly aroma. Once done, caramelized onions can be conveniently stored in the fridge for up to two weeks or frozen for up to 3 months, ready to be used whenever needed. Add onions to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and sugar. Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until the onions are slightly softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the onions are a rich golden brown color. This process can take anywhere from 45 to 75 minutes. In the beginning, you will only need to stir the onions occasionally. As the onions cook down and begin to brown, you will need to stir them more frequently, scraping the fond (the brown particles) from the bottom of the pan. Towards the end of the caramelization process, the fond will start to stick to the pan, so you will need to occasionally deglaze the pan with a few tablespoons of water, scraping up the fond with a wooden spoon, to prevent burning and promote even caramelization. Repeat the deglazing process with the water as needed until caramelization is achieved. Once the onions have achieved the rich golden brown color, remove them from the skillet, let cool, and store in a covered container in the refrigerator. The onions will keep in a covered container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or they can be frozen for up to 3 months. If freezing, you can divide them into small containers or freezer bags to thaw and use as needed.
Per serving (8 servings) Serving size: 3 tablespoons Calories: 123 Fat: 8 g Saturated fat: 4 g Carbohydrates: 13 g Sugar: 9 g Fiber: 2 g Protein: 1 g Sodium: 233 mg Cholesterol: 15 mg
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