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:
Ingredients
- 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
Directions
- 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.
Notes
Light & Tasty, November 2006
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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!
Wow, these look so good!! Mm, best potates I’ve seen for a long time.
Yum! I love anything with carmelized onions!
Barbara, this sounds delicious. And what a tasty looking photo!
YUM!!!!! Seriously. These look amazing!
YUM!… truly evil for me to eat, but YUM nonetheless!
They look great Barbara! I’m glad they went over well!
Those are awesome! Such delicious flavors!!
These look so good, I love caramelized onions. Of course, you can never go wrong with bacon
Oh My! This looks yummy!
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!
I am SO making these. My idea of the perfect comfort food.
Your potatoes look yummy I can’t wait to try.
WOW, those are some special mashed spuds!
I could eat those all day long.
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
I made these right after Shelby posted them and they are wonderful. Your pictures make me want to make them again!!!
Recipes like these make me weak at the knees. I haven’t eaten breakfast yet, and now I’m craving those potatoes!
A very tasty way to eat mashed potatoes. You could almost have it as a meal on its own!
Just wanted you to know you’re an offical princess of pie!
Hi Barbara, I made this and my hubby and boys loved it. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe
What a great recipe for mashed potatoes! Yumm.
BTW, I have an award for you on my blog.
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!
I LOVE this recipe!
wow! your onion mashed potatoes looks so yummy!