Irresistible Golden Caramelized Onions with Brown Sugar Recipe!
A delicious recipe for golden caramelized onions enhanced with brown sugar, perfect for adding flavor to various dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and stir to coat them in the oil and butter.
- Cook the onions for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
- Add brown sugar, salt, and pepper, and continue to cook for another 20-30 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized.
- If desired, stir in balsamic vinegar for added flavor and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve warm or store for later use.
Notes
- For best results, use a heavy-bottomed skillet to prevent burning.
- Caramelized onions can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- These onions are great on burgers, pizzas, or as a topping for steaks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg