15 Sweet and Savory Caramelized Onions Recipes
FEBRUARY 02, 2023
Caramelized onions are a delicious, savory treat for any meal. They’re an easy way to add sweet and savory flavor, texture, and color to dishes. Whether you’re topping a burger, making a dip, or adding sweetness to a salad, caramelized onions are a great way to elevate a dish and make it extra special.
We’ve rounded up 15 of our favorite recipes featuring caramelized onions. From classic skillet recipes to low effort versions in the oven or slow cooker, you’re sure to find a recipe that you’ll love.
So get ready to get your caramelizing on! These delicious recipes are sure to wow everyone at the table.
Savory Simple
Caramelized Onions
Learn how to caramelize onions with this step-by-step tutorial! Caramelized onions add tons of savory richness to countless recipes.
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55 min
TOTAL TIME
240
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$0.73
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Jessiker Bakes
How to Caramelize Onions
Learn how easy it is to Caramelize Onions! The rich and deep flavours are the perfect complement to many of your weeknight meals!
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101
9
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
75
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$0.30
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No Spoon Necessary
Oven Caramelized Onions Recipe
This Oven Caramelized Onions Recipe is an easy, mostly hands off kitchen hack on how to caramelize onions in the oven! Add mouthwatering flavor and take a dish from ordinary to extraordinary with these perfectly caramelized onions!
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1 hr 5 min
TOTAL TIME
186
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$0.44
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Sugarless Crystals
Caramelized onions and mushrooms
Caramelized onions and mushrooms are the perfect side dish or topper. Mushrooms and onions are both healthy vegetables and when you add butter into the mix they become one of the tastiest combinations ever. Mix in a little fresh herbs in this great side dish option.
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12
25 min
TOTAL TIME
250
CALORIES
$1.05
PER SERVING
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Also The Crumbs Please
Caramelized Onions for Burgers
If you're a burger eater, then you know that caramelized onions transform any burger into something special. The sweetness of the onion contrasts nicely with the savory meat and cheese while adding an additional layer of flavor to your favorite sandwich or veggie patty. They go great with just about...
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1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
94
CALORIES
$0.18
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Delightful Mom Food
Caramelized Onions
When you need a quick side on the table to revamp any dish, caramelized onions are just the ticket! Caramelizing onions decreases sharp aromas of an onion while adding depth and flavor. It is an essential ingredient that brings out character in most savory dishes!
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31 min
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29
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$0.20
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Featured Recipe
Cooklist AI
Savory Caramelized Onion Carbonara
A delicious, vegetarian-friendly twist on classic carbonara, this dish features caramelized onions, smoked shoyu, and golden strands of pasta. The depth of flavor will leave you craving more!
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57 min
TOTAL TIME
747
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$1.02
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Ingredients
Directions
CARAMELIZED ONIONS
1
Heat butter and extra virgin olive oil in a wide sauté pan over medium heat until butter is frothy and bubbly.
2
Add sliced onions and cook, stirring regularly, for 15 minutes. Adjust heat to prevent burning.
3
Add sugar and smoked shoyu, and cook onions for 20 more minutes until deep golden brown. Season with salt and turn off heat.
PASTA
4
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add spaghetti and cook for 8 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1½ cups of pasta water and drain the pasta.
SAUCE
5
In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks, eggs, parmesan, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
ASSEMBLY
6
Reheat the onions over medium-low heat. Add cooked pasta to onions and toss.
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Gradually pour half of the reserved pasta water into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
8
Reduce heat to low, and slowly add the tempered egg mixture to the pasta, tossing until fully coated.
9
Turn off the heat and adjust the sauce consistency with remaining pasta water if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
SERVING
10
Serve immediately in shallow bowls, garnished with extra grated parmesan and black pepper.
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Downshiftology
Easy Caramelized Onions
Caramelized onions are a tasty addition to so many recipes. Cooked low and slow, the onions turn golden and sweet. Watch the video below to see how easy they are to make!
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50 min
TOTAL TIME
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$0.33
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Sweet Savory and Steph
Butter-less Caramelized Onions
Traditionally, caramelized onions are cooked with lots of oil and butter, sometimes even sugar. Hey, that's what makes them sinfully delicious, right? I have discovered a way to make these onions without any of that, and they taste exactly the same. Use these onions on burgers, alongside steak, on ...
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61
35 min
TOTAL TIME
54
CALORIES
$0.34
PER SERVING
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Cookie Monster Cooking
Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions and Peppers
Let your crockpot do all the work with this recipe for slow cooker caramelized onions and peppers! Buttery and full of flavor.
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6 hr 40 min
TOTAL TIME
798
CALORIES
$5.79
PER SERVING
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Craving California
Caramelized Onions
Here's how to make rich, sweet and deeply golden brown caramelized onions.
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22
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
183
CALORIES
$0.32
PER SERVING
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Sip Bite Go
Caramelized Onions Recipe
Learn how to caramelize onions on the stove - the easy way. You’ll use ‘em on everything once you learn my super simple method for cooking onions. Let’s start caramelizing!!
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49
1 hr 5 min
TOTAL TIME
276
CALORIES
$0.68
PER SERVING
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Serious Eats
Caramelized Onions Recipe
Classic caramelized onions couldn't be easier. Just slice some onions and add butter and time.
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994
84
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
581
CALORIES
$1.34
PER SERVING
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Balsamic Caramelized Onions
Ricardo's recipe : Balsamic Caramelized Onions
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35 min
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The Clean Eating Couple
Healthy Caramelized Onions
Healthy Caramelized Onions are the perfect addition to any dish! Made with only 4 ingredients and no butter - they're full of flavor and so simple to make!
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50 min
TOTAL TIME
186
CALORIES
$0.84
PER SERVING
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Martha Stewart
Caramelized Pearl Onions and Bacon
If you're looking for an easy yet delicious side dish to impress your guests, this Caramelized Pearl Onions and Bacon recipe is your answer. Sweet caramelized onions are combined with smoky bacon for an unforgettable flavor combination. It's an easy-to-make side that's sure to become a family favori...
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17,805
7
35 min
TOTAL TIME
84
CALORIES
$1.06
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