Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes

Aug 12, 2025
by Abdul Kilback
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PREP TIME

15 mins
COOK TIME

45 mins
TOTAL TIME

1 hrs
SERVING

8 People
VIEWS

3

Elevate your mashed potato game with this deeply savory dish! Slowly caramelized onions transform humble potatoes into a culinary masterpiece, offering a depth of flavor far beyond the ordinary.

Ingridients

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2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 large onions, thinly sliced

1/4 cup beef broth

2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

6 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup whole milk

Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

53 g
Cholesterol

41 mg
Fiber

6 g
Protein

8 g
Saturated Fat

10 g
Sodium

641 mg
Sugar

5 g
Fat

16 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

25 mins

Begin the symphony of flavors by crafting the caramelized onions. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Introduce the thinly sliced onions, beef broth, salt, and pepper. Allow the onions to slowly transform, stirring occasionally, until they reach a deep, alluring golden brown (approximately 20-25 minutes). Remove from heat and reserve their sweet, savory essence.

02

Step

20 mins

In a generously sized pot, embrace the potatoes with cold, salted water, ensuring they are covered by an inch. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes yield to the gentle caress of a fork (about 20 minutes). Drain the potatoes, then return them to the pot. Over medium-high heat, coax out any remaining moisture, drying them for about 30 seconds to ensure a fluffy final texture.

03

Step

5 mins

In a separate saucepan, gently warm the remaining 1/2 cup of butter and whole milk over medium heat until the butter gracefully melts into the milk. With a potato masher, begin to coarsely mash the cooked potatoes, creating a textured canvas. Introduce the warm butter and milk mixture, continuing to mash until the potatoes achieve a light and airy, fluffy consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste, allowing the flavors to harmonize.

04

Step

1 mins

To serve, crown the fluffy mashed potatoes with the deeply caramelized onions, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will delight the senses.

For a richer flavor, consider using brown butter for the caramelized onions.
Adding a clove of minced garlic to the onions in the last few minutes of cooking can enhance the savory notes.
Yukon Gold potatoes can be substituted for russets for a naturally creamier texture.
For a vegan option, use olive oil and vegetable broth for the onions and plant-based butter and milk for the potatoes.

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