Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

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

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 tablespoons butter, sliced
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large white onion, diced
salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons whipping cream
1/2 cup cream cheese
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon dried parsley
black pepper to taste

Directions

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.
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.
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.