Barefoot Contessa's Caramelized Onions Recipe

Elevate your burgers, steaks, or sandwiches with these irresistible caramelized onions! Our recipe, inspired by Ina Garten, delivers perfectly browned and sweet onions with a hint of spice. Easy to make and unbelievably flavorful, these caramelized onions are a delicious addition to any meal.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 679.4 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barefoot Contessa's Caramelized Onions

  • 2 large yellow onions
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons water (optional)

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How to Make Barefoot Contessa's Caramelized Onions

  1. Halve 2 large yellow onions and thinly slice them into 1/8-inch half-rounds.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the sliced onions, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional), 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until softened.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for another 20-25 minutes, until the onions are deeply caramelized and golden brown. If the onions start to stick, add a tablespoon or two of water.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

48 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

121g

Carbs

6g

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