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Caramelized Onions

 Cost $2.16 recipe / $0.13 serving
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!
Author: Jess Rice
Overhead view of golden caramelized onions in a skillet, showcasing their rich color and glossy texture.
Servings 16 servings, 2 Tbsp per serving (makes 2 cups total)
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 50 minutes
Total 1 hour
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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

Serving: 1servingCalories: 22kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.2gFat: 2gSodium: 79mgFiber: 0.4g
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