Best 11 How To Make Sweet Onions Recipes

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Sweet onions, with their mild and slightly sweet flavor, are a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. Whether you are looking to caramelize them for a topping on burgers or hot dogs, roast them for a simple side dish, or pickle them for a tangy treat, there is a recipe out there to suit your needs. In this article, we will explore the different ways to cook sweet onions, providing you with tips and tricks to help you achieve the perfect dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED SWEET ONIONS



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Baking enhances the natural sweetness of my family's favorite Vidalia onions. Perfect alongside beef entrees, this side dish has a similar taste to French onion soup.-Ann Yarber, Goldsby, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 large sweet onions, peeled
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup Burgundy wine or beef broth
8 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Cut each onion into six wedges to within 1/2 in. of the bottom. Place each onion on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square)., In a small bowl, combine the butter, wine, bouillon, thyme and pepper. Spoon over onions; sprinkle with cheese. Fold foil around each onion and seal tightly. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 40-45 minutes or until onions are tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 948mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SWEET ONION RELISH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 35m

Yield about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 to 6 yellow onions (small dice)
4 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons red wine
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Saute the onions in a skillet over medium-low heat until translucent and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Deglaze the pan with both vinegars and the wine. Simmer on medium-low heat until all the liquid has been evaporated, about 15 minutes.

SWEET-AND-SOUR ONIONS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     condiment

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 each sliced Vidalia onion and red onion; cook, stirring, until soft, about 15 minutes. Add 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, and salt and pepper to taste and heat through, 2 to 3 more minutes. Stir in 3 chopped scallions.

SUBWAY SWEET ONION SAUCE (COPYCAT)



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My reverse-engineered recipe for Subway's Sweet Onion Sauce, as requested by another Food.com member. It's quite sweet, but very tasty, if you've never tried it before.

Provided by The Spice Guru

Categories     Sauces

Time 13m

Yield 1 cup, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup granulated sugar (plus 2 tablespoons)
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold water
6 tablespoons white vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon arrowroot
1 tablespoon minced onion flakes
2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder
3/4 teaspoon celery salt
3/4 teaspoon fresh onion juice (use a garlic press)
3/4 teaspoon poppy seed
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt (plus 1/8 teaspoon)
1/4 teaspoon paprika (plus 1/8 teaspoon)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (plus 1/8 teaspoon)
1 -2 drop sesame oil

Steps:

  • WHISK sauce ingredients together in a small saucepan (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold water, 6 tablespoons white vinegar, 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder, 1 tablespoon minced onion flakes, 2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 2 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder, 3/4 teaspoon celery salt, 3/4 teaspoon fresh onion juice, 3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds, 1/2 teaspoon onion salt, 3/8 teaspoon garlic salt, 3/8 teaspoon paprika, 3/8 teaspoon black pepper, 1-2 drops sesame oil).
  • BRING mixture to a boiling while whisking constantly.
  • REDUCE heat to low simmer, stirring until thickened and flavorful, about 5 minutes.
  • ALLOW to cool, then refrigerate in a sealed container (keeps indefinitely).
  • SERVE as a dressing for sandwiches or salads and enjoy!

QUICK PICKLED SWEET ONIONS



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I use these in egg salad and on toast and on pickle trays and, sadly enough, I eat them right out of the jar. The pickling solution is really concentrated so they only need about 1 day before they're good, but a week makes them perfect.

Provided by LadyLuck1337

Categories     Onions

Time 16m

Yield 1 jar, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium onions, as strong as you can find them, cut into rings
1 1/2 cups white vinegar
1/2 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons salt
7 peppercorns

Steps:

  • Bring all ingredients except onions to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and gently boil for one minute.
  • While mixture is boiling, cram onion rings into a glass jar as tightly as you can. Don't worry if the rings break. This is not a pretty pickle.
  • Remove boiling mixture from stove and pour directly into the jar. Allow bubbles to rise to the surface, then refill as needed leaving 2cm headroom.
  • Screw lid on gently and allow to cool on counter top.
  • Once cooled, refrigerate for up to one month.
  • This is not a sterilized pickle. Do not store unrefrigerated!

CREAMY SWEET ONIONS



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Well coated with a tangy sour cream and celery seed dressing, these sweet-sour onions can sure dress up a juicy burger. My sister likes to serve them as a side salad when our family gets together in summer up at the lakes. -Ethel Lowey, Fort Frances, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 large white onions, thinly sliced
2-1/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups cider vinegar
1-1/2 cups water
4 teaspoons salt
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the onions in a large bowl; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, water and salt. Bring to a boil; pour over onions. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Drain onions, discarding liquid. In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, celery seed, salt and pepper. Add onions; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PICKLED SWEET ONIONS



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These slightly crunchy pickled onions are not only a great gift for Christmas, but also a terrific contribution to a backyard barbecue as a relish for burgers and hot dogs. -Laura Winemiller, Delta, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 4 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups thinly sliced sweet onions
2 tablespoons canning salt
1-3/4 cups white vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Place onions in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with canning salt and toss. Let stand 1 hour. Rinse and drain onions, squeezing to remove excess liquid., In a Dutch oven, combine vinegar, sugar and thyme; bring to a boil. Add onions and return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Remove from heat., Carefully ladle hot mixture into four hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SWEET ONION CASSEROLE



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This easy casserole is incredibly tasty. My family asks for it with steak or chicken.-Bobbie McMahan, Anderson, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 large sweet onions, halved and sliced
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 12 crackers)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Place half of onions in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with half of the cracker crumbs and cheese. Repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and bubbly, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BAKED SWEET ONIONS



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This is a nice change of pace fromour usual veggies . It looks lovely with the brown crusty cheese and tastes great.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 medium sweet onions (Vidalia, Maui, Spanish or Walla Walla)
1 cup chicken stock, low sodium
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1 pinch dried thyme
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese (pure parmesan not Kraft)

Steps:

  • Oven should be 375f degrees.
  • Peel the onions, trim the root and cut straight across the top of the onion so it can sit level when inverted Place onions in a baking dish so they snuggle firmly to each other with the root end up Combine the stock, wine, pepper, rosemary& thyme.
  • Pour in to the baking dish with the onions, cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes Turn the onions over so the root side is now down and bake an additional 20 minutes (turn them gently so you do not break them apart) Pour off (save it for other uses like stock) all but a few tbsp of the liquid Sprinkle Onions with the parmesan and return to the oven for 5 minutes to brown the cheese, Serve.

ROASTED SWEET ONIONS JULIA CHILD



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"... a very simple one [recipe] that I (Julia Child) use a great deal, which is just roasting a whole onion. It's such an easy way to do them and they're so delicious." I "Rita" tweaked by adding herbs and a compound butter making this just so yummy! Thanks Julia! Must say love your kitchen!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Onions

Time 10m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large sweet onion
1/2 tablespoon cheese, grated
olive oil, to taste (or Roasted Garlic, Herb Butter, to taste)
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary (or herbs of choice)

Steps:

  • Pierce a whole sweet onion in five or six places with a knife or a pointed chop stick.
  • Put it as is either in a 450 degree oven for 45 minutes (this method will caramelize)or in the microwave oven for 5 on high( this method is steamed but so quick).
  • Remove from oven; cut it in half or open it up.
  • Sprinkle it with grated cheese and olive oil or butter, herbs, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.5, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 4.5, Sodium 73.3, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 6.4, Protein 3

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES & ONIONS



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This delicious side dish is packed with nutrition. Sweet potatoes, onions and almonds are powerhouses of antioxidants and other nutrients -- in fact, almonds are among the most nutrient-dense foods, containing high concentrations of vitamins and minerals per calorie. Plus, olive oil and almonds contain monounsaturated fat -- the good type.

Provided by Jean Carper

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks
2 medium Vidalia or other sweet onions, cut in 1-inch chunks
3 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup amaretto liqueur
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Toss first 6 ingredients in a shallow medium-sized baking dish.
  • Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 minutes more. Sprinkle with almonds

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 14.6 mg, Sugar 20 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right onions: Sweet onions, such as Vidalia, Walla Walla, and Maui, are best for this recipe.
  • Slice the onions thinly: This will help them caramelize evenly.
  • Cook the onions slowly over low heat: This will allow them to caramelize without burning.
  • Stir the onions frequently: This will help prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Add a little bit of liquid: This will help the onions caramelize and prevent them from drying out.
  • Season the onions to taste: Salt, pepper, and a bit of sugar are all good options.
  • Use caramelized onions as a topping for burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, and other dishes.

Conclusion:

Caramelized onions are a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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