Easy Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes Recipe
If you love mashed potatoes, this Easy Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes Recipe is perfect.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes Yukon Gold or Russet, peeled and cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium onions thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil optional, for faster caramelization
Instructions
Boil the Potatoes
- Place peeled potato cubes in a pot. Cover with water. Add a pinch of salt. Boil until tender, about 15–20 minutes.
Caramelize the Onions
- While potatoes cook, heat butter and olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook slowly, stirring often, for 15–20 minutes until golden brown and sweet.
Drain and Mash Potatoes
- Drain cooked potatoes. Return to the pot. Mash with a potato masher until smooth.
Add Milk and Butter
- Pour in milk or cream and 2 tablespoons butter. Mash again until creamy and fluffy. Adjust consistency as needed.
Mix in Caramelized Onions
- Add the caramelized onions to the mashed potatoes. Stir gently until onions are evenly distributed.
Season and Serve
- Add salt and black pepper to taste. Stir once more. Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for creamier texture, or Russets for fluffier results.
- Add a touch of garlic while caramelizing onions for extra flavor.
- For richer potatoes, use half-and-half or heavy cream instead of milk.
- Top with fresh herbs like chives or parsley for color and freshness.
- Make it vegan by using olive oil and plant-based milk instead of butter.