Best 10 Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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**Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes: A Savory and Comforting Side Dish**

Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy mashed potatoes and the rich, caramelized sweetness of onions in this delectable side dish. The caramelized onions add a depth of flavor and a hint of smokiness that elevates the classic mashed potatoes to a new level of culinary delight. Perfect for special occasions or as a comforting everyday meal, these caramelized onion mashed potatoes are sure to become a favorite among family and friends. With easy-to-follow recipes for both traditional mashed potatoes and a vegan version, this article caters to a wide range of dietary preferences, ensuring everyone can enjoy this irresistible dish.

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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

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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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.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND HORSERADISH MASHED POTATOES



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What a wonderful addition to plain mashed potatoes! These go really well with a grilled steak, ribs, or a grilled tuna steak.Originally from Cooking Light, it's comfort food fit for company!

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 3/4 cup per serving, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup light butter
4 cups chopped onions
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar (optional)
2 1/2 lbs peeled and cubed baking potatoes
1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise or 1 tablespoon fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and sugar; sauté 10 minutes or until caramelized.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vinegar if desired.
  • Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain and return potatoes to pan.
  • Add 3 tablespoons butter and milk; mash to desired consistency.
  • Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated through, stirring constantly.
  • Combine Dijon mustard and remaining ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until blended.
  • Add Dijon mustard mixture and caramelized onion mixture to potato mixture, stirring to combine.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 9.6, Sodium 309.4, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 7, Protein 4.7

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 SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONION AND PANCETTA



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I thought I had Thanksgiving all figured out until I ran into this recipe. More savory than sweet it might be just the thing to complete that turkey dinner!

Provided by TishT

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time P1DT16h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs bright-orange sweet potatoes, peeled,cut into 2 inch pieces (about 3 medium)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces pancetta, finely diced
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese or 1/4 cup cream cheese (2 oz)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Boil sweet potatoes in large saucepan of boiling salted water over medium-high heat 15-20 minutes or until very tender.
  • Drain sweet potatoes; return to saucepan.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot.
  • Add pancetta; cook 2-3 minutes or until pancetta begins to brown.
  • Add onion; cook 15-20 minutes or until onions are caramelized, stirring frequently.
  • Adjust heat, if necessary, to prevent onions from browning too quickly.
  • Add vinegar; stir, scraping up browned bits from bottom of skillet.
  • Over very low heat, mash sweet potatoes.
  • Add mascarpone, salt and pepper.
  • Stir in onion mixture.
  • *Noteyou can use bacon if you don't have pancetta available.
  • Just cook the bacon in a medium pot of boiling water 1 minute.
  • Drain and rinse until cool.
  • Blanching helps remove some of the smoky flavor from the bacon.

STEAKHOUSE CARAMELIZED ONION MASHED POTATOES



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Can substitute fat-free sour cream, fat-free milk and reduced fat cheddar cheese. From Taste of Home.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Mashed Potatoes

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

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 207, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 22.7, Sodium 499.6, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 5.7

CARAMELIZED ONION & GORGONZOLA MASHED POTATOES



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I love this recipe! It came from Southern Living magazine and is one of my family's favorite. It takes a little bit of time to prepare and cook but is well worth the effort. Very unique taste with the gorgonzola and the sweetness of the onions. Enjoy!

Provided by Lisa in Acworth

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 3/4 teaspoons salt, divided
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
3/4 cup half-and-half
3/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola or 3/4 cup blue cheese
3/4 teaspoon pepper
fresh rosemary, to garnish

Steps:

  • Bring potato, 1 teaspoon salt, and water to cover to a boil in a Dutch oven; cook 20 to 25 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain and keep warm.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter with oil in a skillet over medium heat; add onion, and cook, stirring often, 12 to 17 minutes or until tender.
  • Add garlic, and cook 3 minutes.
  • Stir in rosemary; remove from heat.
  • Mash potato with a potato masher; stir in 1/2 cup butter, half-and-half, and cheese until blended.
  • Stir in onion mixture, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
  • Spoon enough mixture into a decorative, ovenproof dish or 13- x 9-inch baking dish to fill bottom; pipe or dollop remaining mixture over top.
  • Broil, 3 inches from heat, 5 minutes or until top is lightly browned.
  • Garnish, if desired.

HORSERADISH MASHED POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONION



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A yummy side dish that can be made ahead.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Potatoes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 c butter
6 Tbsp butter
2 1/4 lb white onions, thinly sliced
3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
3 1/2 lb russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
7 Tbsp whole milk
1/4 c prepared horseradish

Steps:

  • 1. Melt 1/4 cup butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; saute until deep golden, about 30 minutes. Add vinegar and thyme. Reduce heat to low; saute 4 minutes. Season with salt and paper.
  • 2. Meanwhile, cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Return to same pot; mash until smooth. Add 6 tablespoons milk, horseradish and 6 tablespoons butter; stir to blend. Thin with 2 tablespoons milk if necessary. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons more butter if necessary. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 3. Transfer potatoes to serving dish. Spoon onion mixture atop potatoes. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover with foil and refrigerate. Rewarm in 350ºF oven about 30 minutes). Serve hot.

CARAMELIZED ONION MASHED POTATOES



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Mmmmmmmmmmmmm.......... Amazing flavor. This recipe is adapted from one found in the local newspaper. These potatoes are wonderful for holiday meals and the recipe makes a BIG batch.... but they do take a while to prepare.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Potatoes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

CARAMELIZED ONIONS:
1 Tbsp butter
8 c sliced onions
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbsp water
POTATOES:
4 lb yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 c half and half
6 Tbsp butter
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1. In a large non-stick skillet melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add 8 cups onions, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, amd 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, until onions are browned. Reduce heat a bit more add garlic and water and continue cooking and stirring until onions are caramelized, about 20 more minutes.
  • 2. Cook potatoes in a large pot of boiling water for about 20 minutes until tender. Drain and return to pot. Heat half and half with butter until butter melts. Add milk mixture and salt, pepper, and nutmeg to potatoes. Mash. Stir 2/3 of caramelized onions into potatoes and mix well. Top with remaining onion mixture. Serve.

Tips for Perfect Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for a smooth and creamy texture.
  • Properly caramelize the onions: Cook the onions low and slow, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and sweet.
  • Season well: Don't be afraid to season the potatoes and onions generously. Salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs like thyme or rosemary are all great additions.
  • Use high-quality butter and milk: The quality of your ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Use unsalted butter and whole milk for the best flavor.
  • Mash the potatoes until smooth: Use a potato ricer or masher to achieve a smooth and lump-free consistency.
  • Fold in the caramelized onions and cheese gradually: Stir gently to combine the ingredients without overworking the potatoes.
  • Serve immediately: Caramelized onion mashed potatoes are best served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Caramelized onion mashed potatoes are an easy yet impressive side dish that will elevate any meal. With their sweet and savory flavors, creamy texture, and beautiful golden-brown color, these potatoes are sure to be a hit. Whether you're serving them for a special occasion or a casual weeknight dinner, these mashed potatoes are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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