Delicious Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions

Learn how to make perfectly caramelized onions using your slow cooker. This recipe is perfect for enhancing the flavors of your dishes, from burgers to soups to sandwiches. The slow cooking process brings out the natural sweetness of the onions, creating a rich and flavorful topping.

Ingredients

• 4 large onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)

Directions

1. In a slow cooker, combine the sliced onions, butter, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. If using sugar, sprinkle it over the onions during the last hour of cooking.
4. Once the onions are dark brown and caramelized, they are ready to serve.
5. Use the caramelized onions as a topping for burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, or as a flavor-boosting ingredient in soups and stews.

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