Potato Casserole With Caramelized Onions Recipe

Indulge in this comforting Southern-style potato casserole, featuring perfectly caramelized onions and a creamy, dreamy potato topping. A perfect side dish for roasted chicken, baked pork chops, or your Thanksgiving feast! This recipe is easy to follow and delivers incredible flavor.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 150 mins
Calories 684.1 kcal
Protein 25g
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Ingredients for Potato Casserole With Caramelized Onions

  • 3/4 cup (170g) butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large yellow onions (about 1.5 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • White Pepper
  • Ground Cayenne Pepper
  • Garlic Granules
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

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How to Make Potato Casserole With Caramelized Onions

  1. Melt 1/4 cup (57g) butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 large yellow onions (about 1.5 pounds), thinly sliced, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar.
  3. Cook, stirring frequently, for 25-30 minutes, or until onions are deeply golden brown and caramelized.
  4. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. In a large saucepan, combine 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed, and 2 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  6. Drain potatoes thoroughly.
  7. Return potatoes to the saucepan. Add 1/2 cup (113g) butter and mash until completely smooth and creamy.
  8. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.
  9. Add the cream mixture to the mashed potatoes and mix well until thoroughly combined.
  10. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  11. Spoon half of the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  12. Evenly spread the caramelized onions over the potatoes.
  13. Spoon the remaining potato mixture over the onions.
  14. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

117g

Carbs

20g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Potato Casserole With Caramelized Onions?

Potato Casserole With Caramelized Onions takes about 180 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 150 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Potato Casserole With Caramelized Onions?

Potato Casserole With Caramelized Onions has approximately 684.1 calories per serving, with about 25 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 68 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Potato Casserole With Caramelized Onions?

The key ingredients for Potato Casserole With Caramelized Onions are Butter, Olive Oil, Sweet Onions, Sugar, Baking Potatoes, Chicken Broth. See the full list with measurements above.

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