Caramelized onions with potatoes and butter | Nordmad
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Caramelized onions with potatoes and butter | Nordmad

Golden, sweet onions turned with boiled potatoes, a knob of butter and a pinch of salt — a quiet dish that tastes of patience.

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Rate:
4.9 (204)
40 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings

  • Vegetables

    • 3 stk onions
    • 500 g boiled potatoes (leftovers)

  • Fat and seasoning

    • 25 g butter
    • 1 spsk olive oil
    • 0.5 tsk salt
    • 0.3 tsk freshly ground pepper

  • Optional

    • 2 kvist fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the onions

    1. Peel the onions and cut them into thin slices.
    5 min
    KnifeCutting Board
  2. 2

    Prep the potatoes

    1. Cut the boiled potatoes into slices or cubes.
    5 min
    KnifeCutting Board
  3. 3

    Start gently

    1. Warm oil and half the butter in a pan over low heat.
    2. Add the onions and turn them so they are coated in fat.
    3 min
    Low heat
    Pan
  4. 4

    Cook until golden

    1. Cook the onions over low heat for about 20–25 minutes, until golden and sweet.
    2. Stir regularly so they do not color too quickly.
    25 min
    Low heat
    Pan
  5. 5

    Add the potatoes

    1. Add the potatoes to the pan and turn them with the onions.
    2. Raise to medium heat and cook about 5 minutes, until the potatoes are warm with lightly crisp edges.
    5 min
    Medium heat
    Pan
  6. 6

    Taste and serve

    1. Add the rest of the butter and let it melt into the dish.
    2. Taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
    3. Fold in thyme at the end if you use it.
    3 min
    Low heat
    Pan

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

250kcal

Protein

5g

Fat

12g

Carbs

30g

Serving Size

250g

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve as a side to meat, eggs or vegetable dishes.
  • • Good on toasted bread with a drizzle of olive oil.
  • • Eat it warm from the pan.

Drink Pairings

  • • Vin: Light red such as Pinot Noir
  • • Alkoholfri: Ice water with lemon

Side Pairings

  • • Grilled meat
  • • Fried eggs

Dessert Pairings

  • • Apple cake

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat in a pan before serving. Can be frozen up to 1 month, though the onion texture softens after thawing. Reheat gently in a pan with a little extra butter or oil.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 1 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C

Tips

Preparation

  • • Cook the onions over low heat — it takes time but gives the best flavor.
  • • Day-old boiled potatoes work well.

Cooking

  • • Stir regularly so the onions do not burn.
  • • Add a little water while cooking if they start to dry out.

Serving

  • • Serve with fresh thyme or a little browned butter.
  • • Pairs with fried eggs, fish or vegetable dishes.

Variations

Flavor

  • with balsamic
  • with rosemary
  • with browned butter

Health

  • without butter
  • with extra greens such as spinach

Method

  • pan-fried
  • simmered slowly

Toppings

  • thyme
  • chives
  • crisp onions

Author

M

Michael

Hverdagsmad med smag – enkelt, ærligt og familievenligt.

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