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Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes

Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes blend fluffy russets with buttery milk and a generous topping of slow-cooked, deeply browned onions. The onions bring sweet, savory depth that balances the richness, creating a comforting, steakhouse-style side perfect for holidays or any roast dinner.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook45 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

47 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
51 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
0 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
93 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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54
Heart Health
65
Metabolic
24
Digestive
20
Inflammatory
28
Performance
43
General Wellness
  1. 1

    For the caramelized onions, melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions, beef broth, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are a deep golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.

  2. 2

    Place the potatoes in a pot and bring to a boil in enough cold, salted water to cover by an inch; cook until fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, return the potatoes to the pot, and dry them over medium-high heat for about 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Heat the butter and milk together in a saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts. Coarsely mash the potatoes with a potato masher. Add the butter mixture and mash until fluffy. Season with salt and pepper. Top the mashed potatoes with the caramelized onions to serve.

About This Recipe

Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Russet Potato, and Salt. Each serving provides about 168.73 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes made of?
The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Russet Potato, Salt, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 8 is above.
How long does it take to make Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes?
About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 168.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
Is Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes healthy?
Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 168.73 calories and 4.43 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.33 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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