Description
Creamy and savory mashed potatoes featuring deeply flavorful caramelized onions. This side dish offers a rich upgrade to classic mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1.5-inch chunks
- 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.75 cup whole milk, warmed
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch.
- Add 0.5 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce to a simmer and cook 15 minutes until fork tender.
- While potatoes cook, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and 0.5 teaspoon salt and cook 20 minutes, stirring often, until deep golden and very soft.
- Drain potatoes well and return them to the hot pot.
- Add remaining butter, black pepper, and warm milk.
- Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in caramelized onions evenly.
- Taste and adjust salt, then serve warm.
Notes
- For the best texture, warm the milk before adding it to the potatoes.
- Cook the onions slowly for deep caramelization; do not rush this step.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American