Sweet Onions
Transform your meals with the irresistible flavor of caramelized Sweet Onions, a simple yet elegant recipe that brings out the natural sweetness of this humble ingredient. Using just four large sweet onions, a touch of butter and olive oil, and a pinch of salt—and an optional sprinkle of sugar for those who crave an extra hint of sweetness—this recipe takes minimal ingredients to deliver maximum flavor. Slowly cooked to golden perfection in just 45 minutes, these rich, tender onions make the perfect topping for burgers, steaks, and pizzas or can shine as a savory side dish all on their own. With easy preparation and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, Sweet Onions are a versatile, crowd-pleasing addition to any meal, and they store beautifully for effortless meal prep throughout the week.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet onions
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
Peel the sweet onions and slice them thinly into half-moon shapes.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the olive oil to prevent it from burning.
Add the sliced onions to the skillet and stir to coat them evenly with the butter and oil mixture.
Sprinkle the salt over the onions. If you're using sugar to enhance the sweetness, add it now.
Lower the heat to medium-low and cook the onions, stirring frequently to prevent burning, for 30-45 minutes. Adjust the heat as necessary to achieve a deep golden color without scorching.
Taste the onions and adjust for seasoning, adding more salt if needed.
Serve warm as a topping or side, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
666 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.8 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1216 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1174 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
