Description
A simple and hearty dish of pan-seared sausages cooked with caramelized onions, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork sausages
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme (optional)
- 1/4 cup water or broth
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sausages and cook until browned on all sides, about 8–10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add the sliced onions to the same skillet and season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until softened and caramelized, about 10–12 minutes.
- Return the sausages to the skillet and add the water or broth.
- Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until sausages are fully cooked and flavors combine.
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Use chicken or turkey sausages for a lighter version.
- Add a splash of balsamic vinegar for sweeter, deeper onion flavor.
- Great served over creamy mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg