Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes

by Barbara on February 18, 2009

I had my mom over for dinner on her 80th birthday and I made a delicious BBQ pork tenderloin and these fabulous potatoes. My blogging buddy HoneyB posted the recipe on her blog, The Life and Loves of Grumpy’s Honeybunch, in November and I’ve been wanted to make them ever since. The potatoes were a big hit and I’ll definitely be making them again. Here’s my version:

Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes

Light & Tasty, November 2006

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt, divided
6 large russet potatoes, diced
3 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 to 3 T 1% milk as needed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup shredded cheddar/jack cheese
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat; add onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir 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 pan). Cut onions into one inch pieces with kitchen shears.

Place potatoes and garlic in large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 18-22 minutes or until tender.

Drain potatoes; place in 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.

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Donna-FFW February 18, 2009 at 7:41 pm

Barbara- These look outlandishly delicious!! Caramelized onions, bacon, cheese, potatoes, oh my good lord. How good is that! Spectacular sie dish, I have to remember this one! Company-worthy,,I’d say!

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Priscilla February 18, 2009 at 7:52 pm

Wow, these look so good!! Mm, best potates I’ve seen for a long time.

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Meg February 18, 2009 at 9:09 pm

Yum! I love anything with carmelized onions!

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Jerri - Simply Sweet Home February 18, 2009 at 10:14 pm

Barbara, this sounds delicious. And what a tasty looking photo!

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Carrian February 18, 2009 at 11:24 pm

YUM!!!!! Seriously. These look amazing!

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RecipeGirl February 18, 2009 at 11:55 pm

YUM!… truly evil for me to eat, but YUM nonetheless!

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HoneyB February 19, 2009 at 12:25 am

They look great Barbara! I’m glad they went over well!

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Reeni♥ February 19, 2009 at 2:01 am

Those are awesome! Such delicious flavors!!

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Sara February 19, 2009 at 2:16 am

These look so good, I love caramelized onions. Of course, you can never go wrong with bacon :)

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kathy February 19, 2009 at 2:38 am

Oh My! This looks yummy!

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Cathy February 19, 2009 at 5:10 am

Oh my word. These are unreal. I must make them immediately. I will shift around my menu plan for the week so that these can get onto the table more quickly!

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Pam February 19, 2009 at 2:58 pm

I am SO making these. My idea of the perfect comfort food.

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Netts Nook February 19, 2009 at 3:29 pm

Your potatoes look yummy I can’t wait to try.

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Maria February 19, 2009 at 4:17 pm

WOW, those are some special mashed spuds!

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The Blonde Duck February 19, 2009 at 10:02 pm

I could eat those all day long.

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Lorraine @NotQuiteNigella February 19, 2009 at 11:28 pm

Mmm great variation on mash potatoes! I adore caramelised onions but never thought to put the two together but they’re so right together! Thanks Barbara :)

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Megan February 20, 2009 at 2:54 am

I made these right after Shelby posted them and they are wonderful. Your pictures make me want to make them again!!!

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Matt's Kitchen February 20, 2009 at 11:19 am

Recipes like these make me weak at the knees. I haven’t eaten breakfast yet, and now I’m craving those potatoes!

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Arwen from Hoglet K February 22, 2009 at 11:38 pm

A very tasty way to eat mashed potatoes. You could almost have it as a meal on its own!

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The Blonde Duck February 23, 2009 at 6:51 pm

Just wanted you to know you’re an offical princess of pie! :)

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kathy February 24, 2009 at 7:09 pm

Hi Barbara, I made this and my hubby and boys loved it. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe

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Judy February 25, 2009 at 7:46 pm

What a great recipe for mashed potatoes! Yumm.
BTW, I have an award for you on my blog.

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Barbara Bakes February 26, 2009 at 12:15 am

Thanks for all the great comments. It really is a tasty recipe. I made them again last week.

Kathy – I’m so glad you let me know that you made them and that they were a hit with your family!

Blonde Duck – I’ve always wanted to be a princess!

Judy – Thanks for the award!

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Gabe's Girl February 26, 2009 at 4:39 am

I LOVE this recipe!

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Beer Lover March 27, 2009 at 6:42 am

wow! your onion mashed potatoes looks so yummy!

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