Best 9 Caramelized Onion And Fennel Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our tantalizing caramelized onion and fennel mashed potatoes. This exquisite dish combines the natural sweetness of caramelized onions with the aromatic essence of fennel, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Our curated collection of recipes offers variations to suit every palate. From the classic and comforting mashed potatoes to more adventurous options like goat cheese and roasted garlic mashed potatoes, our guide has something for everyone.

For those seeking a vegan alternative, we've included a creamy and flavorful recipe made with almond milk and nutritional yeast. And if you're craving a dish with a touch of spice, our jalapeno and cheddar mashed potatoes will surely satisfy your cravings.

No matter your dietary preferences or flavor inclinations, our comprehensive guide to caramelized onion and fennel mashed potatoes has a recipe that will elevate your culinary experience.

- Caramelized Onion and Fennel Mashed Potatoes: A classic combination of caramelized onions and fennel that offers a perfect balance of sweetness and savory flavors.

- Goat Cheese and Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes: A luxurious twist on mashed potatoes, featuring creamy goat cheese and roasted garlic for a delightful combination of tangy and savory flavors.

- Vegan Caramelized Onion and Fennel Mashed Potatoes: A plant-based rendition of the classic dish, made with almond milk and nutritional yeast for a creamy and flavorful experience.

- Jalapeno and Cheddar Mashed Potatoes: A spicy and cheesy variation that brings a kick of heat and a gooey, melted cheddar cheese surprise.

- Garlic Mashed Potatoes: A simple yet flavorful recipe that highlights the natural goodness of garlic, perfect for those who love a classic comfort food dish.

- Creamy Mashed Potatoes: An ultra-smooth and velvety mashed potato recipe that delivers a rich and comforting experience.

Let's cook with our recipes!

GARLICKY MASHED POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Caramelized onions and roasted garlic add deep flavor to buttery mashed potatoes.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 to 4 heads garlic, depending on size
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 onions, sliced
2 pounds Idaho or Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup whole milk
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Slice the heads of garlic in half crosswise and drizzle with the oil. Wrap the garlic in foil and roast until creamy, about 1 hour. When cool enough to handle, squeeze the cloves into a small bowl and mash lightly with a fork.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally and lowering the heat if the onions begin to burn, until golden, about 30 minutes.
  • Put the potatoes in a medium pot, cover with cold water and add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring just to a simmer and simmer the potatoes, uncovered, until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain.
  • Peel the potatoes and return them to the pot (if desired, pass them through a ricer or food mill after peeling). Add the onions. Mash the potatoes and onions with the milk and butter using a fork or potato masher. Stir in the roasted garlic and 2 teaspoons salt; season with pepper.

CARAMELIZED-ONION MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Boil whole russet potatoes in their skins until they're easily pierced with a knife; let cool slightly before peeling. While the potatoes are boiling, saute sliced white onions in olive oil or butter over low heat until soft and deeply caramelized. Mash the potatoes with milk or cream, butter, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir the caramelized onions into the potatoes just before serving.

CARAMELIZED ONION MASHED POTATOES



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Caramelized onions give a sweet and savory taste to this side dish from our Test Kitchen. Prepared with red potatoes, reduced-fat cheese and bacon, it makes a heartwarming accompaniment to any main course.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1-1/2 pounds medium red potatoes, quartered
3 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
3 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir for 15 minutes or until moisture has evaporated and onions are completely wilted. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook and stir for 30-40 minutes or until onions are caramelized. (If necessary, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if onions begin to stick to the pan.), Meanwhile, place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 18-22 minutes or until tender., Drain potatoes; place in a large bowl and mash. Add the sour cream, milk, pepper and remaining salt; mash until blended. Stir in caramelized onions. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with cheese and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MASHED POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Serve these flavorful mashed potatoes with Braised Brisket.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, finely chopped
Coarse salt
2 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
4 garlic cloves, crushed

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onions, season with coarse salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are caramelized, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine potatoes, garlic, and enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil; add salt. Cover; reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid.
  • Return potatoes and garlic to pan. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt. Mash until smooth, adding reserved liquid as needed. Stir in onions, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g

ROSEMARY POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Roasted potatoes are amazing. Add some rosemary and caramelized onions and they are over-the-top delicious! -Mary Jones, Athens, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
CARAMELIZED ONIONS:
2 large sweet onions, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake at 425° for 45-50 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring once., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onions in oil until softened. Stir in sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 30-40 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in vinegar. , Transfer roasted potatoes to a large bowl; stir in caramelized onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate, Fiber 4g fiber, Protein 4g protein.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND FENNEL MASHED POTATOES



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Pureed vegetables are comforting and healthy side dishes that pair well with simply grilled or roasted meat or fish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, about 8 medium potatoes
1 Vidalia onion, peeled and coarsely chopped, about 1 cup
1 fennel bulb, core removed, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 eight-ounce container low-fat sour cream
1 cup 1 percent milk
Olive-oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Place over high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, and cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes. Drain in a colander, and carefully remove skins. Pass potatoes through a ricer into a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, coat a large saute pan with olive-oil cooking spray, and place over medium heat. Add onion, fennel, sugar, salt, and pepper, and saute until onions are tender and caramelized, about 15 minutes. If pan begins to brown before fennel and onion are cooked, add water, 1/4 cup at a time, and continue cooking. Transfer fennel mixture to the bowl of a food processor, add sour cream, and puree until mixture is smooth. Place milk in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Whisk milk and sour-cream mixture into potatoes until smooth and fully incorporated. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 g, Cholesterol 1 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, Sodium 330 g

MASHED POTATOES WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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You put onions, garlic and potatoes together and how can you go wrong? The caramelized onions and garlic are so sweet and buttery goes great with the potatoes.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2-3/4 cup milk
6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons caramelized onion (Flavored Caramelized Onions or Caramelized Sherried Onions)
4 -6 mashed roasted garlic cloves (Roasted Garlic & Pearl Onions With Herbs)
1 teaspoon caramelized onion, garnish

Steps:

  • Cover and cook potatoes in boiling salted water for 15 to 20 minutes, until potatoes are fork tender.
  • Drain potatoes.
  • Mash potatoes in a large mixing bowl until no lumps remain. Better yet rice them.
  • Add butter and milk, salt, and pepper mashing in to blend together.
  • Mix in onions and garlic.
  • Garnish with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.6, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 493.3, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 5.5

MASHED POTATOES AND PARSNIPS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Categories     Dairy     Onion     Potato     Side     Vegetarian     Parsnip     Winter     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tablespoon (3/4 stick) butter
2 1/2 large onions, halved, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried
6 parsnips, peeled, sliced
4 large russet potatoes, peeled, sliced
1 cup milk, heated

Steps:

  • Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until golden, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Mix in rosemary. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
  • Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add parsnips and potatoes; boil until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well. Return vegetables to pot; mash. Add warm milk and 4 1/2 tablespoons butter; stir until smooth. Stir in onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm over medium-high heat, stirring frequently and adding more milk if too dry.)

CARAMELIZED ONION MASHED POTATOES



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Make and share this Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     Potato

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/4 lbs onions, chopped (about 7 cups)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (1 inch)
3 teaspoons salt, divided
2/3 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillt over medium heat until butter is melted.
  • Add onions; stir to coat with butter/oil.
  • Cover and cook 10 miutes or until onions have wilted; stirring occasionally.
  • Remove cover, increase heat to medium-high.
  • Sprinkle with sugar; stir to combine.
  • Cook 25-30 minutes or until onions are deep golden brown, stirring frequently
  • If necessary, reduce heat to medium to keep onions from sticking.
  • Stir in 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
  • *Onions can be made 3 days ahead and refrigerated or 1 month ahead and frozen*.
  • Place potatoes in large saucepan; add enough water to cover potatoes by 1 inch.
  • Add 2 tsp of the salt.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low to low; simmer 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork; drain.
  • Return to saucepan; cover to keep warm.
  • Microwave milk and 2 Tbs butter for 30-60 seconds or until butter is melted and milk is hot.
  • Reheat caramelized onions over medium heat until hot.
  • Press potatoes through potato ricer into medium bowl or mash with potato masher.
  • Stir in milk/butter until potatoes are creamy.
  • Stir in caramelized onions, remaining 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.

Tips for Making the Best Caramelized Onion and Fennel Mashed Potatoes:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Choose firm, waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or russet, for the best results. Use sweet onions, such as Vidalia or Spanish, for a sweeter flavor. And use fresh fennel for the best flavor and texture.
  • Caramelize the onions and fennel slowly: This will help them develop a deep, rich flavor. Be patient and don't rush the process.
  • Season the mashed potatoes well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste. You can also add fresh herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, for extra flavor.
  • Use a potato ricer or food mill to get the smoothest mashed potatoes: This will help to remove any lumps and ensure a creamy texture.
  • Serve the mashed potatoes immediately: They are best when served hot and fresh. You can also make them ahead of time and reheat them gently before serving.

Conclusion:

Caramelized onion and fennel mashed potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. They are perfect for special occasions or everyday meals. With their creamy texture, sweet and savory flavor, and beautiful presentation, these mashed potatoes are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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