Caramelized Parmesan Onions

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• 2 large sweet onions, sliced thin
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 4 teaspoons plain breadcrumbs (or panko) (optional)
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated

1. Place oil and butter in a medium skillet on medium high heat to melt butter.
2. Mix onion slices with salt and sugar.
3. Add to oil/butter mixture.
4. Turn heat down to medium.
5. Cook, stirring occasionally until onions are caramelized to a light golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
6. Adjust seasoning. If using breadcrumbs, combine the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese and toss with the onions.
7. Keep warm.
8. If not using breadcrumbs, toss the Parmesan cheese with the onions.
9. Keep warm.
10. Variations:
11. If you wish, you may add a dash of balsamic vinegar or soy sauce.

olive oil, butter, sweet onions, salt, sugar, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/caramelized-parmesan-onions-304860 (may not work)