Caramelized Onions

29 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Ready In: 35 min

“This has the sweet Vidalia onion and it's just plain good. Other sweet onions can also be used if Vidalia is not in season. Try it, you'll like it.” - by CJBLAZ

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, chopped
2 sweet onions, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons molasses
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Place bacon in a heavy skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon, and set aside.
Cook onions in reserved drippings for 15 minutes, or until onion is soft and caramel colored. Stir in molasses, salt and pepper. Place in a serving dish, and sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
244 cal
12%

Fat
19 g
29%

Carbs
13 g
4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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chellebelle

Dec. 28, 2007

"I did not care for the molasses flavor at all! I've made caramelized onions before where the recipe called for a small amount of granulated white sugar and I'll go back to that. The white sugar added ..." See moreas the onions begin to saute helps them get brown and caramelized without adding that molasses flavor."

sueon

Jan. 6, 2008

"Not bad. I am going to make it a second time and try it Chebelle's way. Just add white sugar to the pan as they start to brown and that will carmelize. I will let you know which way I like better. A l..." See moreittle bit too molasses"y". But, still good. UPDATE: I made them the other way that was suggested by a reviewer-Chebelle-I like her way much better. But, you could probably use less molasses if you want and add some white sugar as they are carmelizing. They should be just as good. Enjoy! "

EDUNCAN02

Jun. 22, 2009

"These were awesome. I was slightly worried about the reviews talking about them being too molasses-y, but I went for it and followed the recipe as is. So glad I did because these onions were fantast..." See moreic. Put them on homemade chipotle burgers on fresh onion buns with monterey jack cheese, roasted red peppers (also sauteed in the bacon fat), mayo, lettuce, and tomato. Seriously best homemade burger EVER."

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