The Sweet Killer Topping: Balsamic Onions

For most people raw onions are just plain offensive. Grilled onions are better. As you heat the onion, the sugars caramelize making the onions sweeter. Add balsamic vinegar to the sweetened onions and you have a delicious mixture.

I discovered balsamic onions not too long ago as a topping for homemade mashed potatoes. This was one of those cooking experiments that I wasn’t sure how my guests would take to. Well it was a hit! People who would normally avoid onions were coming back for seconds!

I quickly discovered that balsamic onions were another great topping for that "Cheeseburger in Paradise" as Jimmy Buffett likes to sing about! So next time you're making burgers, keep this recipe close by.

You can also make this recipe a day or two in advance. If you make it in advance, allow it to come to room temperature or quickly reheat in microwave.

Ingredients:

• 4 large red onions
• 3 tbsp oil (olive or canola)
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper

Process:

1) line baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick spray

2) Cut onion into slices

3) Mix oil, vinegar, salt and pepper

4) In a large bowl mix onions with vinegar mixture to coat

5) Place coated onion on baking sheet

6) Place onion in oven on high broil until onions are tender - stirring occasionally

As an alternative, you can also grill the onions on the sheet in the grill on med-high heat for about 7 to 10 minutes until onions are tender, stirring occasionally.