Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with the Best Ever Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes. This gourmet twist on a classic dish features creamy Yukon Gold potatoes enriched with buttery caramelized onions and fragrant herbs. Perfectly smooth and packed with flavor, these mashed potatoes are an essential side for any festive gathering or cozy weeknight dinner. The rich sweetness of caramelized onions elevates this dish, making it a delightful addition to your Thanksgiving table or a simple family meal. Easy to prepare and customizable, this recipe is sure to impress everyone at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 yellow onions
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 3/4 cup half & half (or dairy-free milk)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh thyme, sage, and chives
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onions and caramelize them in olive oil over medium heat for 40-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Chop and wash the Yukon Gold potatoes, then boil them in salted water for about 20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes, mash them until smooth, then mix in butter, half & half, and kosher salt.
- Incorporate half of the caramelized onions and Parmesan cheese into the mashed potatoes.
- Serve warm, topped with remaining caramelized onions, fresh herbs, and melted butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg