Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes


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.

25 comments:

Donna-FFW on February 18, 2009 12:41 PM said...

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!

Priscilla on February 18, 2009 12:52 PM said...

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

Meg on February 18, 2009 2:09 PM said...

Yum! I love anything with carmelized onions!

Jerri - Simply Sweet Home on February 18, 2009 3:14 PM said...

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

Carrian on February 18, 2009 4:24 PM said...

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

RecipeGirl on February 18, 2009 4:55 PM said...

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

HoneyB on February 18, 2009 5:25 PM said...

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

Reeni♥ on February 18, 2009 7:01 PM said...

Those are awesome! Such delicious flavors!!

Sara on February 18, 2009 7:16 PM said...

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

kathy on February 18, 2009 7:38 PM said...

Oh My! This looks yummy!

Cathy on February 18, 2009 10:10 PM said...

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!

Pam on February 19, 2009 7:58 AM said...

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

Netts Nook on February 19, 2009 8:29 AM said...

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

Maria on February 19, 2009 9:17 AM said...

WOW, those are some special mashed spuds!

The Blonde Duck on February 19, 2009 3:02 PM said...

I could eat those all day long.

Lorraine @NotQuiteNigella on February 19, 2009 4:28 PM said...

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 :)

Megan on February 19, 2009 7:54 PM said...

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

Matt's Kitchen on February 20, 2009 4:19 AM said...

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

Arwen from Hoglet K on February 22, 2009 4:38 PM said...

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

The Blonde Duck on February 23, 2009 11:51 AM said...

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

kathy on February 24, 2009 12:09 PM said...

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

Judy on February 25, 2009 12:46 PM said...

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

Barbara Bakes on February 25, 2009 5:15 PM said...

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!

Gabe's Girl on February 25, 2009 9:39 PM said...

I LOVE this recipe!

Beer Lover on March 27, 2009 12:42 AM said...

wow! your onion mashed potatoes looks so yummy!

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