Caramelized Onions

5 from 3 votes

These velvety-smooth Caramelized Onions are a budget-friendly way to add extra flavor to any meal! Add them to burgers, pasta, and more!

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: ($2.16 recipe / $0.13 serving)

Servings: servings, 2 Tbsp per serving (makes 2 cups total)

Calories: 22kcal

Author: Jess Rice

Ingredients

3 medium onions $1.80
1 Tbsp olive oil $0.20
1 Tbsp butter $0.13
½ tsp salt $0.03

Instructions

Peel and slice onions into even strips.
Melt butter and olive oil in pan over medium high heat.
Add onions and use tongs to evenly coat with oil.
Season onions with salt to help release water.
Allow onions to cook at medium high heat for 5-10 minutes, or until onions begin to soften and turn golden brown.
Once browning begins, lower heat to medium and cook at this heat for 35-40 minutes.
Stir every few minutes to prevent sticking.
When onions are a deep golden brown, they are done!

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Nutrition

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