Ridiculously Good Toasted Onion Mashed Potatoes
Transform your comfort food game with these **Ridiculously Good Toasted Onion Mashed Potatoes**, a rich and flavorful twist on the classic side dish. Featuring buttery Russet potatoes mashed to creamy perfection, this recipe gets its signature depth from golden caramelized onions and aromatic garlic cooked gently in olive oil. Together with a splash of heavy cream and a touch of fresh parsley for garnish, these mashed potatoes are irresistibly smooth, savory, and loaded with indulgent flavor. Perfect for everything from holiday feasts to cozy weeknight dinners, this dish is ready in just 45 minutes and serves as the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Add this to your menu and experience mashed potatoes taken to a whole new level!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes
- 1 large Yellow onion
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 medium Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and chop the potatoes into evenly sized chunks, about 1-2 inches thick, for even cooking.
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
While the potatoes are cooking, peel and finely dice the onion.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden-brown, about 12-15 minutes. Add minced garlic during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Remove from heat and set aside.
Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Let them sit for 1-2 minutes to allow excess moisture to evaporate.
Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and heavy cream to the pot with the potatoes. Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Gently stir in the caramelized onions and garlic mixture. Season with the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper (adjust to taste).
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 166.2 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.2 g | 461% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 426 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 4946 mg | 215% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.2 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 29.0 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 203 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 5362 mg | 114% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
