Food and Recipes Veggies Onions Onion-and-Garlic Mixture This mixture will gussy up so many different recipes, making it a no-brainer to have on hand. It's great as a base for French onion soup, spread on toast topped with your favorite cheese, stirred into mashed potatoes or hash browns, or mixed into hamburger patties. By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on August 13, 2018 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Southern Living Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 10 mins Yield: Makes about 1 1/3 cups Ingredients 2 cups chopped onion (1 large onion) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 garlic cloves, chopped Directions Sauté onion in hot oil in a 3 1/2-qt. saucepan over medium heat 8 minutes or until tender; add garlic, and sauté 2 minutes. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 5 days. Print