French onion mashed potatoes are rich, buttery, and deeply savory — the ultimate comfort side with a gourmet twist. Yukon gold potatoes are blended with Gruyère, sour cream, and caramelized shallots for layers of creamy, nutty flavors that sing French onion soup. Topped with golden shallots and fresh thyme, this dish is pure cozy luxury in every bite.

Quick Info

⏱️ 90 min • 🍽️ 4 servings • ⭐ 83%

Nutrition

709 cal • 20g protein • 72g carbs • 41g fat

Tags

[Gluten-Free] • [Vegetarian] • [Dinner] • [Sides] • [High-Protein] • [High-Fiber] • [Meal] • [European]

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups thinly shallots shallots (from about 8 small shallots)
• 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 fresh thyme sprig, plus more for garnish
• 5 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
• ⅓ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Gravy, for serving (optional)

Instructions Preview

1. Make the caramelized shallots: Heat the bu…
2. Make the mashed potatoes: Place the potato…
3. While the potatoes cook, place the heavy c…

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Recipe by: Brent Bennett • From: Tasty