Description
Learn how to make deliciously caramelized onions in a Crock-Pot with this easy recipe. Perfect for adding flavor to a variety of dishes!
Ingredients
Scale
Yellow Onions:
- 3 pounds, thinly sliced
Butter and Oil Mixture:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Onions: Place the sliced onions in the Crock-Pot.
- Add Butter and Oil: Drizzle with the melted butter and olive oil.
- Season: Sprinkle with salt, pepper, sugar, and baking soda (if using).
- Combine: Stir everything together to coat the onions evenly.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 10–12 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Finish: Uncover, cook on high if excess liquid remains until onions are caramelized. Cool before storing.
Notes
- Great for burgers, pizzas, soups, dips, or sandwiches.
- Using baking soda speeds up browning, but optional.
- For sweeter onions, mix yellow and sweet varieties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
