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Garlic Thyme Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions. Creamy mashed potatoes infused with delicious caramelized onions, garlic and fresh herbs.
We’re convinced there isn’t a food that warms the soul more than a bowl of mashed potatoes. The starchy, delicious goodness in every bite is what makes mashed potatoes so delicious.
There are so many variations of mashed potatoes. Some people like them super creamy, others like theirs with the potato skins in them, and some jus like them plain with salt and pepper. For this recipe, we wanted to create mashed potatoes that were vibrant with flavor and soul-warming—and these 100% hit the mark!
The caramelized onions add a slightly sweet richness to the potatoes and the fresh herbs cut through beautifully. We don’t think we’ll ever make mashed potatoes the same again!
Whether you’re looking for a delicious mashed potato recipe for dinner party, Thanksgiving or to “cure” a winter cold, these Garlic Thyme Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions will be a hit!
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Garlic Thyme Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
The Caramelized Onions
The caramelized onions cook slow, but this is what elevates the mashed potatoes to the next level. Even though it takes some time for the onions to cook down, we think it’s such a fun, meditative step.
All you have to do is melt your butter in a large cast iron skillet, add the onions, and stir them as they cook down. You’ll know the onions are caramelized and ready to add to the mashed potatoes when they are golden brown.
How To Use a Stand Mixer to Make Mashed Potatoes
Using a stand mixer to “mash” and combine all the ingredients to make the mashed potatoes is possibly the easiest way of making them.
All you have to do is attach the paddle attachment, add your boiled mashed potatoes, heavy cream, cheese, sour cream, seasonings and herbs to the bowl and mix. The mashed potatoes are soft enough to break up and blend with the other ingredients. Within seconds, you have delicious cream mashed potatoes!
What goes with mashed potatoes?
If you’re making the Garlic Thyme Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions as a side, we recommend serving it with one or more of these recipes:
- Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce
- Super Simple Skillet Herbed Chicken and Peaches
- Sukie’s Ham and Cheese Slider Pull Apart Bread
- Cheddar Jalapeño Rolls
Equipment You’ll Need for This Recipe
Garlic Thyme Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 15 servings 1x
Ingredients
Caramelized Onions
- 6 tbsp butter
- 2 onions
- 1 tbsp thyme
- 5 sage leaves
- 1 garlic bulb (minced sautéed)
- Salt
Mashed Potatoes
- 5 lbs potatoes
- 1 1/2 sticks butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- Pepper
Instructions
Caramelized Onions
- Melt together 4 tablespoons butter and the onions in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 15 minutes.
- Add 2 tablespoons butter, thyme, and sage, garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook another 2 minutes, then remove from the heat.
Mashed Potaotes
- Place potatoes in a large stockpot and cover with water; bring to a boil over high heat. Once at a rapid boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until tender enough to pierce with a fork.
- Drain the potatoes well. Place potatoes in a large bowl; add in the roasted garlic cloves, butter, sour cream, cheese, heavy cream, salt, pepper and onion mix. Using a handheld electric mixer on low-speed, beat potatoes until light and fluffy. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm.
- Add the caramelized onions to the potatoes and fold them in using a spatula. Serve with your favorite main dish and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
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