If you're looking for a delectable and versatile dish that combines the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and umami flavors, then look no further than the irresistible combination of caramelized onions and eggs. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the best recipes for this delectable duo. From hearty and comforting breakfast dishes like omelets and frittatas, to quick and easy weekday lunches or sophisticated dinner entrees, caramelized onions and eggs can effortlessly transform any meal into an unforgettable experience. Let's dive right in and discover the art of creating mouthwatering dishes featuring these two culinary stars.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
CARAMELIZED ONIONS
All it takes is a little time, a little sugar and these caramalized onions are packed with pure sweet flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield Makes 3 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In an 8-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt butter over medium-high. Add onions and salt. Cook, stirring often, until softened and just beginning to brown, 35 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add sugar and cook, stirring often to scrape up any browned bits stuck to bottom of pot, 35 to 40 minutes (lower heat, if bottom of pot begins to scorch).
- When done, onions should be deep golden brown and have a jam-like consistency. Remove from heat; season with salt. Let cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g
CARAMELIZED ONIONS
These lightly golden onions have a delicate taste that complements green, beans, peas and almost any type of meat. Try them over steaks, on burgers, with pork chops and more. -Melba Lowery Rockwell, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onions in oil over medium heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in vinegar and brown sugar. Cook for 10 minutes longer or until onions are golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SPICED LENTIL AND CARAMELIZED ONION BAKED EGGS
Caramelized onions and a trio of spices turn an ordinary can of lentil soup into a stew-y, flavorful dinner.
Provided by Kendra Vaculin
Categories Lentil Fall Egg Winter Quick & Easy Stew Onion Vegetarian Tree Nut Free
Yield 2-3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place an oven rack in the center of the oven, then preheat to 350°F.
- In a medium, oven-safe pan, heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 large, thinly sliced onion and ½ tsp. Kosher salt. Cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
- Add ½ tsp. turmeric, 1 tsp. cumin, ¼ tsp. Aleppo pepper (or ⅛ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes), and 2 Tbsp. tomato paste. Cook and stir constantly until the onions are coated and the tomato paste has darkened slightly, about 2 minutes. Add ⅓ cup water; stir and scrape up all the browned bits on the bottom of the pan for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the liquid looks thickened and saucy. Add one 14-oz. can of lentil soup; cook, stirring to combine, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and season with salt, pepper, and more Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes to taste.
- Using a spoon, create 3 wells in the lentil mixture. Carefully crack 1 egg into each well. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the whites of the eggs are just set, 11 to 13 minutes.
- While the eggs bake, in a small pot or butter warmer, heat 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, ghee, or olive oil over medium heat. Add ½ tsp. cumin seeds; swirl the pan until the seeds start to sizzle and brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
- Drizzle the finished eggs with the butter mixture, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with parsley before serving.
CREAMY EGGS AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS
Surprising and delicious and so inexpensive! I love this because it uses ingredients we always keep on hand. You can make the sauce rich with cream or skinny with skim milk. The recipe doubles well and makes a different brunch and even children seem to like it. I got it from a 24-year-old Sunset book on country French cooking, where it was called Oeufs a la Tripe, I think because all those onions in cream sauce look like creamed tripe. I changed the name, needless to say.
Provided by fluffernutter
Categories Breakfast
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring the eggs to a boil in water to cover. Boil 5 minutes, remove from heat, and let stand 20 minutes. (This technique avoids the green ring around the yolk.) Drain and peel and cut into 1/2-inch slices.
- Slice the onions into rings. Melt the butter in a very large skillet over low heat and add the onions. Salt them lightly, stir to coat with butter, cover the pan and cook for about 10 miutes. Stir, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Uncover and let most of the liquid cook away. Onions should be very tender and browned.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir until no dry flour is visible. Whisk in the milk and cook, stirring or whisking, until thickened, about 4 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the sliced eggs and heat through.
- TO SERVE TO GUESTS -- sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and/or paprika, because this dish is a little bland-looking. ADVANCE PREP -- the eggs can be boiled and refrigerated up to 3 days in advance. The onions can be caramelized 3 days in advance and refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.7, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 455.4, Sodium 243, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 4, Protein 17.7
EGG WHITE, CARAMELIZED ONION AND FIG JAM SANDWICH
I eat this sandwich a coupla times a week - it's so good that you wouldn't even know it's diet food. See, caramelized onions are king when you're dieting: they're super low in fat, super cheap, and make anything taste great (...well, anything that tastes great with caramelized onions).
Provided by Food Network
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- CARAMELIZED ONIONS: Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add the onions and 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt, and stir to coat evenly. Saute for 8 minutes. Then turn the heat down to medium low and saute for another 40 minutes, until they're a deep amber color and have reduced to one third of their original volume
- EGG WHITE OMELETS: Heat a medium nonstick pan over medium heat. Add a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil, and use a paper towel to lightly grease the pan and remove the excess oil. Beat 2 egg whites with 1/4 teaspoon of piment d'Espelette, 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt, and some freshly cracked black pepper. Pour the egg whites into the pan, and cook for about 3 minutes, until opaque and slightly firm. Flip over the egg white omelet, and cook for an additional minute or two. Repeat with the remaining eggs.
- BLUEBERRY & ARUGULA SALAD: In a jar, combine 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic, and maple syrup. Close the jar tightly and shake vigorously to emulsify. In a large bowl, toss the arugula and blueberries with the dressing.
- SHKIAFFING IT TOGETHER: Toast the bread and slather one half of each sandwich with a tablespoon of fig jam and a tablespoon of caramelized onions. Add an egg white omelet, top with a second slice of toasted bread, and serve with 1 cup of arugula and blueberry salad on the side.
SWEET POTATO AND CARAMELIZED ONION HASH WITH BAKED EGGS
Prep the savory hash and refrigerate in individual ramekins for a quick and easy breakfast; just top with an egg and bake.
Provided by Sara Kate Gillingham
Categories Egg Onion Side Sweet Potato/Yam Fall
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. Line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When it foams, add onions and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. (Don't worry if they are crammed into the pan; they will rapidly cook down.) Lower heat slightly and cook, stirring occasionally (reduce heat further if they seem to be burning), until dark brown, about 20-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss sweet potatoes, oil, 1 1/2 tsp salt, smoked paprika, a generous helping of black pepper, and minced rosemary or oregano in a large bowl. Stir in onions.
- Spread sweet potato mixture on prepared baking sheet and roast for 25-40 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes, until sweet potatoes are soft and browned.
- Reduce oven temperature to 425°. Spread a relatively thin layer of the cooked sweet potato hash in individual ramekins, a cast-iron skillet, or a 9" x 13" baking dish.
- Make small wells in the hash and crack in the eggs. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Bake for 10-20 minutes, or until hash is hot and eggs are baked to your preference. Test the eggs by prodding them with a fork to check the firmness of the white and the runniness of the yolk.
- Serve immediately, with Parmesan, if desired.
DEVILED EGGS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
This was an experiment that turned out well. I wanted something different for coffee hour at church, and got many compliments on this. (I will admit that I made an extra egg so I could taste the finished product and still have 24 appetizers to bring!) The prep and cook times are approximate since you can do some steps simultaneously or ahead of time.
Provided by cowpants13
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h15m
Yield 24 appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a medium skilllet over low heat. When hot, add the butter and oil. When the butter has melted, add the onions. Sprinkle with the sugar. Cook over low heat for 30 minutes or more, stirring occasionally, until dark and caramelized. Don't stir too much or they won't brown, but watch so they don't burn or stick to the pan. Once the onions are caramelized, remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
- Hard-cook the eggs; once they're cool, peel them. Cut each egg in half; place the yolks in a mixing bowl, and the whites on a serving platter.
- Prepare the filling. With a fork, mash the yolks. Add the onions and about 1/2 cup of yogurt; stir to combine. Stir in more yogurt (up to 1 cup total) until the mixture is a creamy consistency. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Fill the eggs. I find the easiest way to do this is with a ziptop bag. Open the bag and fold the top over the outside. Scrape the filling into the bag, pushing the filling well into a bottom corner of the bag. Close the bag, making sure to get out as much air as you can. Cut a small hole in the bottom corner and gently squeeze the filling into each egg white. Top each appetizer with a sprinkle of chopped chives. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- TIPS: Everyone has their own methods of cooking and peeling eggs. I follow the steps on this site: http://whatscookingamerica.net/Eggs/BoiledEggs.htm It has all the info from the Incredible Edible Egg site, but all in one place. * Most people cut the eggs in half lengthwise. For a different presentation, cut them crosswise, then cut a tiny sliver off the bottom of each piece so it will sit without wobbling. (If a piece seems very shallow, you can hollow it out a bit more with a melon baller.) This is great if you don't have a serving platter specifically for deviled eggs. * I use a fork to make the filling because I like texture, and I want the little onion bits to show. If you prefer a perfectly smooth consistency, you can use a food processor. * If you're bringing the eggs somewhere, you can prepare the filling in advance, store it in the ziptop bag, then fill the eggs at the location. * Also, you can hard-cook the eggs ahead of time; hard-cooked eggs will keep in the fridge for several days.
- SUBSTITUTIONS: I use nonfat plain yogurt in an effort to use less fat, and Greek style because it's thicker. You could use mayonnaise, sour cream, or a combination. * The chives add a little flavor zing, and indicate that it's an onion-flavored dish. The measurement is approximate; I just put a pinch on each egg. Instead of chives you could use sliced green onion (scallion), and if you want to get fancy you could make green onion flowers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.2, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 95.8, Sodium 58.5, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 3.8
Tips:
- Choose the right onions: Yellow onions are the most common type of onion used for caramelizing, but you can also use white or red onions. Sweet onions, such as Vidalia or Walla Walla, will caramelize more quickly and have a milder flavor.
- Slice the onions thinly: This will help them caramelize evenly. If the onions are sliced too thick, they will take longer to caramelize and may burn.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the onions from burning.
- Cook the onions over low heat: This will allow them to caramelize slowly and develop a deep, rich flavor. If the onions are cooked over high heat, they will brown too quickly and may burn.
- Stir the onions frequently: This will help to prevent them from sticking to the pan and burning.
- Add a little bit of liquid: This will help to prevent the onions from drying out and burning. You can use water, broth, or even wine.
- Be patient: Caramelizing onions takes time. It can take up to an hour or more to caramelize a batch of onions, so don't rush the process.
Conclusion:
Caramelized onions are a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. They can be used as a topping for burgers, sandwiches, and pizzas, or they can be added to soups, stews, and casseroles. They can also be used as a condiment for grilled meats or fish. No matter how you use them, caramelized onions are sure to add a delicious and flavorful touch to your dish.
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