This easy Crockpot Caramelized Onions method takes the time and effort out of caramelizing onions!
If you’re looking for a simple, no-fuss way to caramelize onions, I’ve got a meal-prep trick you’re going to LOVE! Use this Crockpot Caramelized Onions recipe to create perfect caramelized onions every time. Not only is this method totally easy, but it also takes almost no prep time or effort.
These soft, sweet, and savory onions make the perfect topping or addition to so many things like burgers, sandwiches, steaks, fajitas, pizza, pasta sauce, scrambled eggs, and omelettes! They’re one of the easiest ways to send the flavor of your favorite dishes over the top!
And when I say easy… here’s what I mean: pretty much all you’ll need to do is dump your sliced onions in the Slow Cooker and walk away! Trust me, it just doesn’t get much easier than that. 🙂
Plus, when you know how to caramelize onions without butter in your Crock Pot, you’ll be able to enjoy perfect, guilt-free caramelized onions any time you want! Thanks to this big batch, you’ll have plenty to use in the coming weeks. Store some in mason jars in the refrigerator for this week, and freeze the rest in individual quart-sized freezer bags for later!
So are you ready to add another Kitchen Tip to your list of shortcuts and make some dreamy caramelized onions?? Just follow these easy steps…
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Crockpot Caramelized Onions Recipe
Crockpot Caramelized Onions Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 large Sweet Yellow Onions sliced
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
Instructions
- Pour Olive Oil in Crockpot. {this works well in an oval 5.5 – 7 quart Crockpot}
- Add Sliced Onions to Crockpot, then gently toss onions to coat slices with oil {using fingers or tongs}
- Cover Crockpot, and cook on LOW 7 – 8 hours, or until desired consistency.
Notes
What You’ll Need To Make These Easy Crockpot Caramelized Onions:
5 – 6 quart Crock Pot
Quart Freezer Bags
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So have you tried this Crockpot Caramelized Onions trick yet?
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Christie says
Such a great idea to cook onions in your crockpot! Just set it and forget it!
Heidi says
Thanks so much, Christie… and you’re right ~ it’s almost no effort at all! 🙂