Best 7 Caramelized Onion Garlic Smashed Potatoes Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few experiences surpass the delectable combination of caramelized onions, roasted garlic, and tender, fluffy smashed potatoes. This article embarks on a delightful journey to discover the best recipe for this mouthwatering dish, exploring the secrets of caramelizing onions to perfection, infusing the rich flavor of garlic, and creating a symphony of textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will transform your perception of comfort food and elevate your home cooking to new heights.

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CARAMELIZED ONION MASHED POTATOES



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Caramelized onions give a sweet and savory taste to this side dish from our Test Kitchen. Prepared with red potatoes, reduced-fat cheese and bacon, it makes a heartwarming accompaniment to any main course.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1-1/2 pounds medium red potatoes, quartered
3 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
3 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir for 15 minutes or until moisture has evaporated and onions are completely wilted. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook and stir for 30-40 minutes or until onions are caramelized. (If necessary, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if onions begin to stick to the pan.), Meanwhile, place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 18-22 minutes or until tender., Drain potatoes; place in a large bowl and mash. Add the sour cream, milk, pepper and remaining salt; mash until blended. Stir in caramelized onions. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with cheese and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MASHED POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Serve these flavorful mashed potatoes with Braised Brisket.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, finely chopped
Coarse salt
2 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
4 garlic cloves, crushed

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onions, season with coarse salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are caramelized, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine potatoes, garlic, and enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil; add salt. Cover; reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid.
  • Return potatoes and garlic to pan. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt. Mash until smooth, adding reserved liquid as needed. Stir in onions, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g

GARLIC-SMASHED POTATOES



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Great garlic-smashed potatoes for a party. The potatoes can be boiled and smashed ahead of time, leaving only the baking to do once guests arrive.

Provided by Karen Dekker

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 pounds small red potatoes
½ cup olive oil, or more as needed
8 large cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a very large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Arrange potatoes close together in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Use a fork to press about 1 inch deep in the center of each potato until inner flesh is exposed.
  • Whisk 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, and salt together in a small bowl to blend. Drizzle over potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, basting occasionally with the oil mixture, until potatoes are crisp and brown on top, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Add additional oil if potatoes seem dry.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 363.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CARAMELIZED-ONION MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Boil whole russet potatoes in their skins until they're easily pierced with a knife; let cool slightly before peeling. While the potatoes are boiling, saute sliced white onions in olive oil or butter over low heat until soft and deeply caramelized. Mash the potatoes with milk or cream, butter, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir the caramelized onions into the potatoes just before serving.

GARLICKY MASHED POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Caramelized onions and roasted garlic add deep flavor to buttery mashed potatoes.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 to 4 heads garlic, depending on size
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 onions, sliced
2 pounds Idaho or Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup whole milk
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Slice the heads of garlic in half crosswise and drizzle with the oil. Wrap the garlic in foil and roast until creamy, about 1 hour. When cool enough to handle, squeeze the cloves into a small bowl and mash lightly with a fork.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally and lowering the heat if the onions begin to burn, until golden, about 30 minutes.
  • Put the potatoes in a medium pot, cover with cold water and add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring just to a simmer and simmer the potatoes, uncovered, until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain.
  • Peel the potatoes and return them to the pot (if desired, pass them through a ricer or food mill after peeling). Add the onions. Mash the potatoes and onions with the milk and butter using a fork or potato masher. Stir in the roasted garlic and 2 teaspoons salt; season with pepper.

CARAMELIZED ONION MASHED POTATOES



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Make and share this Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     Potato

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/4 lbs onions, chopped (about 7 cups)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (1 inch)
3 teaspoons salt, divided
2/3 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillt over medium heat until butter is melted.
  • Add onions; stir to coat with butter/oil.
  • Cover and cook 10 miutes or until onions have wilted; stirring occasionally.
  • Remove cover, increase heat to medium-high.
  • Sprinkle with sugar; stir to combine.
  • Cook 25-30 minutes or until onions are deep golden brown, stirring frequently
  • If necessary, reduce heat to medium to keep onions from sticking.
  • Stir in 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
  • *Onions can be made 3 days ahead and refrigerated or 1 month ahead and frozen*.
  • Place potatoes in large saucepan; add enough water to cover potatoes by 1 inch.
  • Add 2 tsp of the salt.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low to low; simmer 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork; drain.
  • Return to saucepan; cover to keep warm.
  • Microwave milk and 2 Tbs butter for 30-60 seconds or until butter is melted and milk is hot.
  • Reheat caramelized onions over medium heat until hot.
  • Press potatoes through potato ricer into medium bowl or mash with potato masher.
  • Stir in milk/butter until potatoes are creamy.
  • Stir in caramelized onions, remaining 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.

MASHED POTATOES WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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You put onions, garlic and potatoes together and how can you go wrong? The caramelized onions and garlic are so sweet and buttery goes great with the potatoes.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2-3/4 cup milk
6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons caramelized onion (Flavored Caramelized Onions or Caramelized Sherried Onions)
4 -6 mashed roasted garlic cloves (Roasted Garlic & Pearl Onions With Herbs)
1 teaspoon caramelized onion, garnish

Steps:

  • Cover and cook potatoes in boiling salted water for 15 to 20 minutes, until potatoes are fork tender.
  • Drain potatoes.
  • Mash potatoes in a large mixing bowl until no lumps remain. Better yet rice them.
  • Add butter and milk, salt, and pepper mashing in to blend together.
  • Mix in onions and garlic.
  • Garnish with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.6, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 493.3, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 5.5

Tips:

  • To achieve perfectly crispy smashed potatoes, ensure they are evenly coated in olive oil and pressed down firmly with a fork before baking.
  • For a caramelized crust, arrange the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • To create a flavorful garlic-herb butter, combine melted butter, minced garlic, chopped fresh herbs (such as thyme or rosemary), lemon zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • For a crispy exterior and fluffy interior, bake the potatoes until golden brown and fork-tender.
  • To add a cheesy touch, sprinkle grated Parmesan or cheddar cheese over the potatoes before serving.

Conclusion:

These caramelized onion garlic smashed potatoes, with their crispy edges and fluffy interiors, are an irresistible side dish that elevates any meal. The combination of caramelized onions, roasted garlic, and herb-infused butter creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether served as a hearty accompaniment to grilled meats or as a standalone snack, these potatoes are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create this delectable dish.

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