Caramelized Onions in Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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My husband came up with this recipe, and it is so delicious. The sweet onions, rich cream cheese and mashed potatoes make an irresistible trio. —Kristy McClellan, Phoenix, Arizona

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Caramelized Onions in Mashed Potatoes Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
20 15 35

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 6 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • Dash cayenne pepper

Directions

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water; add seasoned salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Add onion; cook until slightly softened. Sprinkle with brown sugar; cook until brown sugar is bubbly and onion is tender.
  • Drain potatoes; transfer to a large bowl. Add the sour cream, half-and-half, cream cheese, salt, pepper, cayenne and remaining butter; mash until smooth. Stir in the onion mixture. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 313 calories, 14 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 275 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Caramelized Onions in Mashed Potatoes in Country February/March 2009, p49

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Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2010 by JGalindo

I was very surprised to read the recipe and find out we were basically making caramel and not caramelizing the onions by cooking them low and slow. But I really liked the recipe just the same. It was on the sweet side but a wonderful departure from basic mashed potatoes. I might even add more onion next time!


Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2010 by anisson

I couldn't hardly imgine patatoes with brown sugar. So for that reason I had to try it. My husband really liked it. Just make sure that you cook enough potatoes or it may be too sweet. I was pleasantly surprised.


Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2010 by milette

I made these last night and they were so good! I used 2% milk instead of half & half and I only had whipped chive cream cheese so I used that. One of the best potatoes I have had without needing gravy.


Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2010 by tkarinas

Caramelized onions in mashed potatoes turns out to be one of the best mashed potato recipes I've ever tried. My family loves this recipe and it's a keeper, for sure.


Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2009 by frankieb

I have made these several times and they're always great. Have begun adding creamy horseradish and Dijon mustard to the final steps.

 
 
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