Best 8 Mashed Potatoes With Garlic And Onions Recipes

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**Mashed potatoes with garlic and onions: A delectable side dish for any occasion**

Mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of entrees. This recipe for mashed potatoes with garlic and onions adds a savory twist to the traditional dish. The garlic and onions are sautéed in butter until they are fragrant and then added to the mashed potatoes. The result is a creamy, flavorful side dish that is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

**The recipe also includes three variations:**

* **Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes:** This variation adds fresh herbs, such as parsley, thyme, and rosemary, to the mashed potatoes for a bright, herbaceous flavor.
* **Cheesy Mashed Potatoes:** This variation adds shredded cheddar cheese to the mashed potatoes for a cheesy, gooey texture.
* **Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes:** This variation uses roasted garlic instead of sautéed garlic for a more intense flavor.

No matter which variation you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious mashed potatoes. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner, a holiday feast, or any other special occasion.

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.

ONION MASHED POTATOES



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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

4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup warm milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh parsley, optional

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 :

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

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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These garlic mashed potatoes are rich and very tasty! For a creamier texture, use heavy cream in place of the milk. These are also terrific topped with green onions.

Provided by LORNASCHMALZ

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 potatoes, peeled and quartered
½ cup milk
¼ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt to taste
1 pinch ground white pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil; add potatoes, and boil until soft, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, and place in a large bowl.
  • Combine potatoes with milk, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix with an electric mixer or potato masher to your desired consistency. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.6 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 32.9 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 107.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

GARLIC & ONION MASHED POTATOES



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I got this recipe from a friend who comes from Vlaidvostock, RUSSIA. This is her mother's recipe for mashed potatoes.

Provided by Nikki Kanaki

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs russet potatoes
1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
3 tablespoons sour cream (regular or lite)
1/4 cup milk (roughly)
2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes, cut into large chunks and place in a pot of boiling water.
  • (Cook potatoes until they can be mashed with a spoon).
  • Meanwhile brown the onion and the garlic in a small amount of butter.
  • Strain the potatoes and place back into pot.
  • (Leave the burner on a low heat).
  • Add the browned onions and garlic.
  • Add the sour cream, milk, butter, garlic salt, garlic powder and salt.
  • Mash all together.
  • Mash the potatoes until desired"thickness.
  • "NOTE***Please feel free to use more or less of any of the ingredients to attain desired taste.
  • NOTE***Using more milk will result in"creamier" mashed potatoes and less milk will result in"chunkier" mashed potatoes.

MASHED GARLIC & ONION POTATOES



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Garlic lovers unite! This is a really tasty way to serve potatoes but you have to like garlic and onions.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium yellow onions, chopped (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup skim milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes until fork tender (about 30 min).
  • While potatoes are cooking, heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and onions, cook, stirring frequently until soft and golden (about 10 min).
  • Drain potatoes, reserve 1/4 cup liquid.
  • Cool potatoes until you can handle them to slip off the skins.
  • Cut potatoes into quarters and return to the saucepan.
  • Add 1/4 cup potato water, milk, salt & pepper.
  • Heat mixture until heated through (about 5 min).
  • Mash potato mixture until smooth.
  • Stir in onion/garlic & thyme.
  • Spoon potatoes into a serving dish; drizzle with butter and serve.

MASHED POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND ONIONS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, weekday, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 yellow gold or russet potatoes, about 1 1/2 pounds
6 whole cloves of garlic, peeled
1/2 cup finely sliced white onions
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Freshly ground white pepper to taste
1 1/3 cups warm milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped chervil or parsley

Steps:

  • Peel the potatoes, and cut them crosswise into 1-inch cubes. Place the pieces in a saucepan with water to cover. Add the garlic, sliced onions and salt to taste.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Drain, and put the mixture through a food mill or potato masher. Put back into the saucepan.
  • Add the butter, nutmeg and the white pepper. Blend well. Add the warm milk a little at a time while beating. Add the chervil, beat to blend, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 272, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 741 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MASHED POTATOES WITH SOUR CREAM AND GARLIC



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Love your mashers full of dairy? So do we! Which is why we can't get enough of these mashed potatoes with sour cream and garlic. Sour cream and milk work together to create the creamiest, fluffiest taters you've ever tasted, and the addition of savory garlic brings another flavor dimension to the table that seriously makes these spuds irresistible. Plus, you'd never guess that this recipe was lightened up from a classic dish. So, looks like you can really have your mashed potatoes and eat them too!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes (about 3 lb), peeled, cut into quarters
4 large cloves garlic, peeled
1/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk, heated
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, place potatoes and garlic; add enough water (salted if desired) to cover. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover loosely and boil gently 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain; shake pan with potatoes over low heat to dry.
  • Mash potatoes and garlic until no lumps remain. Add milk in small amounts, beating after each addition (amount of milk needed to make potatoes smooth and fluffy depends on type of potato used).
  • Add remaining ingredients. Mash vigorously until potatoes are light and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes: These varieties are best for making mashed potatoes because they have a high starch content, which makes them creamy and smooth.
  • Peel and cut the potatoes evenly: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Boil the potatoes in salted water: The salt will help to flavor the potatoes and prevent them from becoming bland.
  • Drain the potatoes thoroughly: This will help to prevent them from becoming watery.
  • Mash the potatoes until smooth: You can use a potato masher, a ricer, or a food processor to mash the potatoes.
  • Add milk, butter, and seasonings: The milk and butter will make the mashed potatoes creamy and rich, while the seasonings will add flavor.
  • Serve the mashed potatoes immediately: Mashed potatoes are best when served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Mashed potatoes with garlic and onions are a delicious and comforting side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them creamy and smooth or chunky and rustic, these mashed potatoes are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a simple yet satisfying side dish, give this recipe a try.

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