Best Ever Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes
Best Ever Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes are a delectable twist on a classic favorite. Creamy, buttery, and infused with the rich sweetness of caramelized onions, this dish elevates your holiday meals or weeknight dinners. Made with Yukon Gold potatoes for their perfect texture, these mashed potatoes are further enhanced with fresh herbs like chives, thyme, and sage. Whether you’re serving them alongside roasted chicken or as part of a festive Thanksgiving feast, they’re sure to impress. Easy to customize and packed full of flavor, these mashed potatoes will quickly become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling & Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 tablespoons salted butter (or non-dairy butter)
- 3/4 cup half & half or full-fat coconut milk
- 4 yellow onions (sliced)
- Fresh herbs: chives, thyme, sage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Slice onions thinly and caramelize them in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat for 40-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Wash and chop Yukon Gold potatoes into small pieces; boil them in salted water for about 20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the cooked potatoes and mash them until smooth.
- Mix in butter, half & half (or coconut milk), and kosher salt; combine well.
- Stir in half of the caramelized onions and grated Parmesan cheese until blended.
- Serve warm topped with remaining caramelized onions and fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg