Description
Indulge in the Best Ever Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes, a creamy, gourmet twist on a classic comfort dish. The rich sweetness of perfectly caramelized onions mingles beautifully with fluffy Yukon Gold potatoes, creating a side that will steal the spotlight at any gathering. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, a holiday feast, or a cozy weeknight dinner, these mashed potatoes promise to impress with their delightful flavors and velvety texture. Easy to prepare and customizable to your taste, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (washed and chopped)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 3/4 cup half & half (or dairy-free milk)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Peel and thinly slice the onions. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add onions and cook for 40-50 minutes until caramelized.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add chopped Yukon Gold potatoes. Cook for about 20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them until smooth.
- Mix in butter, kosher salt, and half & half until creamy.
- Stir in half of the caramelized onions and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Serve topped with remaining onions and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg