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Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes
A twist on a classic, these caramelized onion mashed potatoes are a decadent side dish that everyone will love! Creamy mashed potatoes combined with rich and buttery caramelized onions, this flavorful mashed potatoes recipe is perfect for the holidays or just for dinner!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 491 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Onions
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 to 5 yellow onions sliced
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 3½ pounds Russet potatoes or Yukon gold
- 4 to 5 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- ½ cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- chives optional garnish
Instructions
- Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté for 5 minutes or until the onions have softened.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for around 40 to 50 minutes. Stir the onions with a wooden spoon or spatula every few minutes or until the onions are golden brown and caramelized to your liking. Add more butter or oil as needed.
- Around 20 minutes into making the caramelized onions, bring a (covered) pot of salted water with the potatoes to a boil. Once it has reached a boil, slightly uncover the pot and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on how large the potatoes are.
- Drain the potatoes and add them to a large bowl. Mash with a potato masher (or a potato ricer) until there are no more large chunks.
- Add the butter, parmesan cheese, milk or cream, and salt. Continue to mash until smooth, and then add the caramelized onions.
- Using a spatula, stir until everything is evenly distributed. Add additional salt and pepper and top off with chives as desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
491kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
799mg
(33%)
Potassium
1263mg
(36%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
663IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
279mg
(28%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 491
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 491kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 1263mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 663IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 279mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.