Mashed Potatoes With Caramelized Onion And Olive Oil Recipe

Creamy, dreamy mashed potatoes without the butter or milk! This recipe elevates the classic side dish with deeply caramelized onions and fragrant olive oil. Inspired by Epicurious, these flavorful mashed potatoes are surprisingly easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 210.5 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mashed Potatoes With Caramelized Onion And Olive Oil

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How to Make Mashed Potatoes With Caramelized Onion And Olive Oil

  1. Peel and chop 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces.
  2. Place potatoes in a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches.
  3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 20-25 minutes.
  4. Drain potatoes, reserving 1 ½ cups of the cooking liquid.
  5. Return the potatoes to the pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until any excess moisture evaporates (about 2-3 minutes).
  6. Add 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and mash until almost smooth, leaving some texture.
  7. Gradually add the reserved potato cooking liquid, a little at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
  8. While potatoes are cooking, prepare the caramelized onions (see step 9-11).
  9. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil to a medium saucepan. Add 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced.
  10. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply caramelized and golden brown, about 20-25 minutes. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, during the last minute of cooking.
  11. Stir the caramelized onions into the mashed potatoes.
  12. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

8g

Carbs

8g