Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our creamy mashed potatoes, elevated with a crispy brown onion topping. These fluffy, velvety mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for any occasion, from holiday dinners to weeknight meals. The addition of crispy brown onions adds a delightful textural contrast and a savory, caramelized flavor that takes this classic dish to the next level.
In this culinary adventure, we'll guide you through two delectable recipes:
1. Creamy Mashed Potatoes: Embark on a journey of creamy indulgence with our classic mashed potato recipe. Learn the art of selecting the right potatoes, achieving the perfect consistency, and infusing them with a symphony of flavors using butter, milk, and a touch of garlic.
2. Crispy Brown Onions: Discover the secrets of creating perfectly crispy brown onions. We'll share tips on selecting the ideal onions, slicing them thinly, and frying them until they reach a golden-brown perfection. The result is a crunchy, flavorful topping that adds an irresistible dimension to your mashed potatoes.
Get ready to delight your taste buds and impress your family and friends with these culinary creations. Let's dive into the world of creamy mashed potatoes and crispy brown onions!
CREAMY MASHED POTATOES
Steps:
- Peel the potatoes and cut into uniform 1/2-inch pieces. Place into a 4-quart saucepan and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. Cover, set over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove the lid, decrease the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until the potatoes can easily be crushed with a pair of tongs, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Drain in a colander.
- Put the cream, butter, salt and pepper into the now empty 4-quart saucepan and place back over the heat until the butter has melted. Remove from the heat and set a food mill fitted with the smallest die, on top of the pot. Add 1 cup of potatoes at a time to the mill. Once all of the potatoes have passed through the mill, stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Serve immediately.
CREAMY MASHED POTATOES WITH CRISPY BROWN ONIONS
Steps:
- Fill a large mixing bowl with cold water. With a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler, peel each potato and remove any "eyes," then cut it in quarters with a sharp knife and put in the bowl of water.
- Put the potatoes in a large pot and add cold water to cover them. Salt the water. Over high heat, bring the water to a boil, skimming off foam that rises to the surface; then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook the potatoes just until tender enough to be pierced easily with a skewer or a sharp knife tip.
- While the potatoes are boiling, prepare the onions: In a deep-fryer or a deep, heavy saucepan, heat about 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees F. Lightly dust the onion rings with flour and carefully drop them into the hot oil, cooking them in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Fry them until golden, 3 to 5 minutes, removing them with a slotted spoon or wire skimmer to drain on paper towels. Season lightly with salt and keep warm.
- When the potatoes are done, drain them immediately. Using a ricer or a food mill, puree the potatoes into a mixing bowl. Add the nutmeg, 8 tablespoons of the butter, and the hot cream. With a wooden spoon, stir them into the potatoes. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
- Mound the potatoes in a heated serving bowl. Put the remaining butter in a saucepan or skillet and, over medium-high heat, melt it and continue cooking just until it turns golden brown. Lightly season the butter with salt and immediately drizzle it over the potatoes.
- Pile the crispy onions on top of the mashed potatoes. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
MASHED POTATOES WITH ONIONS
super easy mashed potatoes with sautéed onions, so good and a great side dish to any meal :) and its not super unhealthy
Provided by iheartfood2
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sauté onion in a little bit of oil or butter (which ever you prefer) over medium heat. Until its a nice golden brown, and soft.
- Peel and chop potatoes, cover with water (salt the water) and bring to a boil. Then bring it down to a simmer for 15-20 minutes until you can easily poke a fork thru the potatoes. Drain potatoes.
- Add in milk (it shouldnt be cold), butter, salt and pepper to taste. Mash all ingredients together with potatoes until you get the consistency you like. Some like super creamy, others like somewhat lumpy. (I think lumps give it more of the homemade feel)
- Fold in onions and serve.
CREAMY POTATOES AND ONIONS
Make and share this Creamy Potatoes and Onions recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MsKittyKat
Categories Potato
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter with oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add potatoes and 2 cups water; bring to boil.
- Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.
- Uncover and simmer until almost all water evaporates, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Add crème fraîche and 1 tablespoon butter.
- Stir gently to blend, being careful not to break up potatoes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Can be made 2 hours ahead- Let stand at room temperature and rewarm over low heat before serving.
- Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.9, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 35.6, Sodium 63, Carbohydrate 62.8, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 9.1, Protein 6.1
ONION MASHED POTATOES
Instead of having the same mashed potatoes, spice up your mashed potatoes with onions. They are so easy to make and compliment any main dish.-Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook until very tender, about 20-25 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a skillet over low heat, cook onion and sugar in butter until golden, stirring frequently. Drain and mash the potatoes. Add milk, salt and pepper. Stir in onion mixture. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
CRUNCHY MASHED POTATOES
"Using instant potatoes is a time-saver, but you can use leftover mashed potatoes, too. I switch this recipe up with different flavors of onion rings and by adding garlic." Margaret Wilson - Sun City, CA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Remove from heat. Add the milk, garlic and pepper. Whisk in potato flakes and sour cream until smooth., Spoon potato mixture into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle with onions and cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from heat for 20-30 seconds or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 903mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
Tips:
- For smooth, creamy mashed potatoes, use a potato ricer or food mill to mash them instead of a potato masher.
- If you don't have a potato ricer or food mill, mash the potatoes with a fork or potato masher until they are smooth and creamy.
- Add milk, butter, and seasonings to the mashed potatoes gradually, tasting as you go, until you reach the desired consistency and flavor.
- For crispy brown onions, thinly slice the onions and fry them in a pan with hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy.
- To save time, use store-bought crispy brown onions instead of making your own.
- Serve the mashed potatoes immediately, topped with crispy brown onions and additional gravy, if desired.
Conclusion:
Creamy mashed potatoes with crispy brown onions are a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily make this delicious and satisfying dish at home. Whether you are serving it as a side dish or main course, this dish is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe that is sure to please everyone, give this creamy mashed potatoes with crispy brown onions a try.
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