Caramelized onions add great taste and depth to many casseroles and dishes. Onions slowed cooked like this are the basis of a good French Onion Soup. The problem is, however, that it takes a good 40 minutes to get the onions properly made and there are no short cuts. I just found a method I hadn't thought of before . . . use the crock pot! It takes the time at the stove and freqent stirring off your chore list and you won't take a chance on scorching them. Just slice up as many onions as you need. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup butter, salt, and a teaspoon of sugar. Set it for the 8-10 mark and go to bed. Granted, it will be interesting to awaken to the smell of onions but it will be nice to know they are done and ready for whatever your cooking day brings.
Now, I'm craving some French Onion Soup!
Thought I'd share that tip with you. caramelized onions are also good on hamburgers, in meatloaf, a few tablespoons or more in macaroni and cheese, in vegetable soup . . .
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