Crock Pot Caramelized Onions Recipe

Overview:

This Crock Pot Caramelized Onions recipe is a true game-changer! 🎉 With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of patience, you’ll achieve perfectly caramelized onions that are bursting with flavor. These caramelized onions are incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes to add a touch of sweetness and depth. Plus, making them in the crock pot means you can set it and forget it, allowing the onions to slowly cook to perfection overnight. Trust me, the heavenly aroma that fills your kitchen as they cook will have you counting down the minutes until they’re ready to enjoy!

Recipe Information:

• Preparation Time: 6 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 hours
• Total Time: 10 hours and 6 minutes
• Servings: 12
• Yield: 3 cups

Ingredients:

• 3 large onions
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1 teaspoon salt

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 113
• Fat: 7.7g
• Saturated Fat: 1.6g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 287mg
• Carbohydrates: 10.7g
• Fiber: 1.9g
• Sugar: 4.8g
• Protein: 1.3g

Recipe Category:

• Onions

Keywords:

Vegetable, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Kosher, Free Of…, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Easy

Instructions:

1. Preparation:

   • Peel and thinly slice the onions.

2. Combine Ingredients:

   • In your crock pot, combine the sliced onions, margarine, and salt.

3. Cooking:

   • Cover the crock pot and set it to cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours. Cooking them slowly over low heat is the key to achieving that perfect caramelization.

4. Check and Stir:

   • About halfway through the cooking time, give the onions a gentle stir to ensure they caramelize evenly.

5. Final Touches:

   • Once the onions have turned a deep golden brown color and have a rich, sweet aroma, they’re ready!

6. Storage:

   • Allow the caramelized onions to cool completely before transferring them to an airtight container. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, or frozen for longer term storage.

7. Enjoy:

   • Now that you have a batch of delicious caramelized onions on hand, the possibilities are endless! Use them to top burgers or hot dogs, stir them into soups or stews for added depth of flavor, or incorporate them into your favorite savory dishes for a touch of sweetness. However you choose to enjoy them, one thing’s for sure – these crock pot caramelized onions are sure to elevate any dish they’re added to! 🍽️✨

So go ahead, give this recipe a try and prepare to be amazed by the incredible flavor that develops as the onions slowly caramelize to perfection. Whether you’re cooking up a cozy weeknight dinner or preparing a feast for a special occasion, these caramelized onions are guaranteed to impress!