Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes
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4.8
144 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
216 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Australian
Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes
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These Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes are the perfect balance between simplicity and indulgence. The velvety, buttery, creamy mashed potatoes are infused with rich, sweet-savory caramelized onions and a sprinkle of thyme. Giving you a side dish with the warmth and comfort that good food brings. So whether you're gearing up for a festive holiday feast, a hearty Sunday roast, or a simple midweek meal with chicken or steak, this recipe is your ticket to comfort-food heaven.
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Ingredients
For the onions
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 3 onions
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
For the potatoes
- 3 lb potatoes , peeled and cut into 2.5cm/1" chunks
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 4 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
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Instructions
Start with the onions
- Melt the butter and oil together in a large skillet or frying pan.2 tbsp butter1 tbsp oil
- Once melted, add the onions, salt, and thyme leaves. Stir to coat the onions in the butter, then cook over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.3 onions¼ tsp salt1 tbsp thyme leaves
While the onions are cooking, start the potatoes.
- Bring a pan of water to a boil, then add the salt and potatoes.1 tbsp salt3 lb / 1.3 kg potatoes
- Cook for around 12-15 minutes until the potatoes are very soft. You should be able to push a fork through them easily.
- Drain the potatoes and let them steam in the sieve or colander for 2 minutes before returning them to the pan.
- Use a potato masher or a potato ricer to mash the potatoes.
- Add the butter, cream, dijon mustard, and pepper, then stir well with a wooden spoon.4 tbsp butter½ cup / 120 ml heavy cream1 tbsp Dijon mustard¼ tsp pepper
- Stir in the onions, then taste and add more salt if needed.
- Serve scattered with extra thyme leaves.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
425mg
(18%)
Potassium
115mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
710IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 425mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 710IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
144 reviews
Excellent
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