Best 18 Ridiculously Good Toasted Onion Mashed Potatoes Recipes

GARLICKY MASHED POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

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.

MASHED POTATOES WITH GOLDEN ONIONS AND ROQUEFORT

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan of cold salted water. Bring water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Warm milk in a small saucepan. Drain potatoes, and return to the pan. Add warm milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
• Mash the mixture with a potato masher until all the liquid is incorporated and the butter has melted. Transfer mixture to a metal mixing bowl. Cover with aluminum foil; set over double boiler to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add onions, and saute stirring often, until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Adjust the seasoning of potatoes with salt and pepper, if desired. Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish. Spoon the onions over the potatoes, and crumble Roquefort cheese over the top. Serve immediately.

ONION MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook until very tender, about 20-25 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a skillet over low heat, cook onion and sugar in butter until golden, stirring frequently. Drain and mash the potatoes. Add milk, salt and pepper. Stir in onion mixture. Garnish with parsley if desired.

ROASTED POTATOES AND ONIONS - EASY AND DELICIOUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Combine potatoes and onion in a roasting pan; cover with canola oil and olive oil. Add garlic, onion soup mix, rosemary, and black pepper and stir until potatoes and onion are evenly coated. Cover roasting pan with aluminum foil.
• Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and continue to roast until potatoes and onion are browned and edges are crispy, 15 to 30 minutes.

ONION-ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large plastic bag; shake until well coated. Empty bag into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.

RIDICULOUSLY GOOD TOASTED ONION MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Saute onions in unsalted butter with a drizzling of olive oil until a toasted golden brown and tender, anywhere from 10 - 20 minutes. Add Kosher salt (about half a teaspoon) and pepper to taste. Reserve.
• Peel potatoes and then chop into chunks, cover with water plus one inch, and then boil with a pinch of salt. Potatoes are finished when you can easily push a fork into the chunks, approximately 30 minutes at a rolling boil. Drain when done.
• Combine drained potatoes and reserved onions. Add salted butter (can add more, to taste), plus cream or milk (less or more to reach desired texture), and Kosher salt and pepper to taste.
• Sour cream may be added for texture and taste, as well.
• Variant: Real bacon bits, fried crispy, can be added for extra dimension or taste.
• Note: I never skimp with the salted butter. I start with half a stick and then keep adding until I'm satisfied, same with the salt added to the potatoes (not onions). I've had a lot of bland mashed potatoes in my day, and salt and butter fixes that, every time.

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES WITH CRISPY BROWN ONIONS

Steps:

• Fill a large mixing bowl with cold water. With a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler, peel each potato and remove any "eyes," then cut it in quarters with a sharp knife and put in the bowl of water.
• Put the potatoes in a large pot and add cold water to cover them. Salt the water. Over high heat, bring the water to a boil, skimming off foam that rises to the surface; then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook the potatoes just until tender enough to be pierced easily with a skewer or a sharp knife tip.
• While the potatoes are boiling, prepare the onions: In a deep-fryer or a deep, heavy saucepan, heat about 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees F. Lightly dust the onion rings with flour and carefully drop them into the hot oil, cooking them in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Fry them until golden, 3 to 5 minutes, removing them with a slotted spoon or wire skimmer to drain on paper towels. Season lightly with salt and keep warm.
• When the potatoes are done, drain them immediately. Using a ricer or a food mill, puree the potatoes into a mixing bowl. Add the nutmeg, 8 tablespoons of the butter, and the hot cream. With a wooden spoon, stir them into the potatoes. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Mound the potatoes in a heated serving bowl. Put the remaining butter in a saucepan or skillet and, over medium-high heat, melt it and continue cooking just until it turns golden brown. Lightly season the butter with salt and immediately drizzle it over the potatoes.
• Pile the crispy onions on top of the mashed potatoes. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

CARAMELIZED-ONION MASHED POTATOES

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.

MASHED POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

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.

MASHED POTATOES WITH OVEN-ROASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Remove outer skin from garlic head, leaving individual cloves intact. Cut 1/4 to 1/2 inch off the top, exposing all cloves. Coat top of garlic with olive oil and use your fingers to work it in. Wrap in foil and place in a baking dish.
• Roast in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
• When the garlic is about halfway done, place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, but still firm, 15 to 20 minutes. When poked with a fork, they should break once. Drain.
• Remove garlic from the oven. Squeeze garlic from each clove into a small bowl and mash with a fork.
• Return potatoes to the pot and mix with cream cheese, margarine, milk, sour cream, and garlic. Mix in salt and pepper.

MASHED POTATOES WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS

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.

CARAMELIZED ONION MASHED POTATOES

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.

ONION MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put potatoes and onions in pan and cover with water.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until very tender.
• Mash with remaining ingredients.

GOLDEN MASHED POTATOES WITH GREEN ONIONS

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
• Return potatoes to the pot and let sit, uncovered, for about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and saute just until it becomes fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add garlic to the potatoes along with milk and butter. Mash with a potato masher until very creamy. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in green onions.

BACKYARD SKILLET SMASHED POTATOES AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Place new potatoes and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and heat on high in a microwave until soft enough to smash, about 8 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor skillet for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Place a cast-iron skillet on the grill to preheat.
• Drain water from the potato bowl and add onion and olive oil; mix well. Carefully spread potato mixture into the skillet and smash each potato using the back of a spatula.
• Grill until onions are browned and potatoes are crispy, about 5 minutes per side. Season with seasoned salt and paprika.

CREAMY ONION & GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel potatoes, cut in chunks, cover with water and boil in a big pot about 15-20 minutes or until soft and will mash easily.
• Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft- don't allow to brown or burn.
• Set aside.
• Drain potatoes and return to pan, add onion-garlic mixture and all other ingredients.
• Mash with potato masher for lumpier potatoes or use your mixer for smoother texture.
• Serve hot.

YUKON GOLD MASHED POTATOES WITH ROASTED SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place the shallots, oil, broth, thyme, pepper and salt in a small casserole dish. Cover and roast until the shallots are very soft and brown, about 45 minutes. Remove the casserole from the oven.
• Cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling water until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain and place the potatoes back in the pot over low heat to dry.
• Heat the milk over medium low heat. Add it to the potatoes and beat with a mixer. Add the roasted shallots and beat again until potatoes are smooth.

MASHED GARLIC & ONION POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook potatoes until fork tender (about 30 min).
• While potatoes are cooking, heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic and onions, cook, stirring frequently until soft and golden (about 10 min).
• Drain potatoes, reserve 1/4 cup liquid.
• Cool potatoes until you can handle them to slip off the skins.
• Cut potatoes into quarters and return to the saucepan.
• Add 1/4 cup potato water, milk, salt & pepper.
• Heat mixture until heated through (about 5 min).
• Mash potato mixture until smooth.
• Stir in onion/garlic & thyme.
• Spoon potatoes into a serving dish; drizzle with butter and serve.