Best Ever Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes
Indulge in the Best Ever Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes, a comforting and flavorful twist on a classic side dish. This recipe features creamy Yukon Gold potatoes mashed to perfection and enriched with sweet, buttery caramelized onions. Topped with fresh herbs such as chives, thyme, and sage, these mashed potatoes are perfect for any special occasion or cozy dinner at home. Easy to make and incredibly delicious, they will quickly become a favorite on your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- 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 and chopped)
- 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 herbs: chives, thyme, sage
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add sliced onions. Cook for 40–50 minutes until caramelized.
- Boil chopped Yukon Gold potatoes in salted water for about 20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain.
- Mash the cooked potatoes in a large pot until smooth. Mix in butter, salt, and half & half (or coconut milk) until creamy.
- Stir in half of the caramelized onions and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Serve topped with remaining onions and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg