Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions

These savory mashed potatoes with caramelized onions, sour cream, and cream cheese are incredibly hard to resist — the perfect side for a cozy meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 296 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
• black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons whipping cream
• 1 large white onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 tablespoons butter, sliced
• 0.33333334326744 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup cream cheese
• 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon brown sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer potatoes until centers are tender when pricked with a fork, about 25 minutes. Drain; return potatoes to the pot.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; season with salt. Cook until onion softens, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion deep golden brown, about 20 minutes. Stir in brown sugar.

Step 3

Pour cream over potatoes; mash with a large fork or potato masher. Stir in cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, soy sauce, bouillon granules, and dried parsley. Stir in caramelized onions; season with black pepper. Mix with an electric mixer until smooth. Reheat briefly over low heat, then serve.