Best Ever Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes
Indulge in the luxurious flavor of Best Ever Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes, a delightful twist on a classic comfort food. This recipe combines creamy Yukon Gold potatoes with sweet, buttery caramelized onions and fresh herbs, creating a rich and savory dish that elevates any meal. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners, these mashed potatoes will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (washed)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter (or non-dairy butter)
- 3/4 cup half & half (or full-fat coconut milk)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- Fresh chives, thyme, and sage
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly and caramelize them in olive oil over medium heat for 40–50 minutes until golden brown.
- While the onions cook, wash and chop the potatoes into even pieces, then boil them in salted water for about 20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them with butter, kosher salt, and half & half (or coconut milk) until smooth.
- Mix half of the caramelized onions and Parmesan cheese into the mashed potatoes.
- Serve warm, topped with remaining onions, chives, thyme, sage, and melted butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg