Avocado Whipped Potatoes w/ Caramelized Onions

July 25, 2011 37 comments Article Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetables

Mashed potatoes will never get old to me. As one of the three “vegetables” that I would eat as a kid, I ate them practically every day. At family dinners I would always mash my potatoes, peas and steak together; my mom called it my homemade shepherd’s pie, even though I would never have eaten a shepherd’s pie back then. I also remember the first time I had a double stuffed potato… in LOVE! My brother gave me a potato masher for my birthday, something I have wanted for ages!, so I have been back on my mashed potato game. These days I am interested in finding more unique combinations for my mashed potatoes.

A few weeks ago, I realized I didn’t have any milk while making mashed potatoes. I needed something other than butter to make my potatoes rich and creamy, so I just grabbed the sour cream hoping it would work. It was one of the best discoveries I have had in a while. The sour cream gives a tiny kick to the potatoes before even adding anything else. To go along with the sour cream discovery, I decided to add avocado to make them kind of a Mexican mashed potato. Topped them off with caramelized onions and viola! So delicious, just be sure to make enough potatoes so that they don’t get too runny after adding the other ingredients.

Avocado Whipped Potatoes w/ Caramelized Onions

4.84 from 12 votes

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Servings

Calories 477 kcal

Ingredients

2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes quartered if large
1 small yellow onion sliced
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp low-fat sour cream
4 cloves garlic minced
1/2 tbsp Sriracha sauce
1 tbsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp salt
1-2 avocados

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the potatoes and let cook until soft (about 30 minutes).
While potatoes are boiling, heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the onions, sautéing until the begin to soften (about 5 minutes). NOTE: Do not let them brown!
Reduce the heat to low, cover and let the onions caramelize, stirring occasionally (about 15 minutes).
When the potatoes are soft, add the remaining 1 tbsp butter, 3 tbsp sour cream, garlic, Sriracha, salt and pepper and whip with a whisk or hand mixer until smooth (about 2 minutes).
Add the avocado slices a few at a time, continuing to whip, until you have your desired color and flavor.
Top with caramelized onions to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 477kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 7gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gFiber: 10g

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37 comments

Maureen July 26, 2011 at 12:42 am -

what a clever idea this is! I made some caramelized onions in the oven last night for the first time and I’ll never make them any other way again. 🙂
Erin July 26, 2011 at 6:12 am -

I have a feeling that once I try this, I may never want to go back to traditional mashed potatoes!
Tanya July 26, 2011 at 6:33 am -

What a great idea! My hubby and I can’t get enough potatoes of any kind, and he loves avocados–what a great pairing! I’m definitely going to have to give this one a try. Thanks for sharing!
OnSugarMountain July 26, 2011 at 10:24 am -

WOW I love mashed potatoes – but this is insane. I was just looking for a new potato recipe..will have to try this!
Kelly July 26, 2011 at 10:42 am -

What a great presentation, this looks so delicious! 🙂
Susan July 26, 2011 at 11:29 am -

I am quite honestly speechless! Amazing!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts July 26, 2011 at 11:49 am -

I don’t like potatoes unless they are deep fried, or roasted until super crispy. Strange, I know! But this i might be able to eat. I LOVE avocados, so this actually sounds like something worth trying!
Laurie@Food is Love July 26, 2011 at 12:43 pm -

Oh em Gee… I love this idea and will make them just to make them! Yum!
Anne@frommysweetheart July 26, 2011 at 1:46 pm -

Oh wow! What a brilliant idea! I bet those potatoes taste so rich! : )
Cooking with Michele July 26, 2011 at 2:20 pm -

Would NEVER have thought to make this, but looks really yummy and I’m bookmarking it for my next quasi-Mexican meal.
Lindsey@Lindselicious July 26, 2011 at 3:15 pm -

This looks amazing! Love the flavors- oooh and top with a little salsa and cheese… Heavenly!
Jess July 26, 2011 at 3:34 pm -

You know, I was never a huge fan of mashed potatoes, but these look fantastic! One of my biggest things was that I found them to be a little starchy and dry, but this recipe looks like a far cry from what I’m used to!
Ann July 26, 2011 at 7:56 pm -

Oh, Wow! Those are absolutely amazing!
Michelle O July 26, 2011 at 8:06 pm -

SO CREATIVE. I love avocado too. This looks awesome. buzzed.
Savour the Senses July 26, 2011 at 8:21 pm -

This could be your ticket to potatoes, they are smooth and buttery.
Savour the Senses July 26, 2011 at 8:22 pm -

Woohoo! For once I thought of something that you want to make instead of the other way around, look how far I’ve come! haha
Claudie July 27, 2011 at 6:39 am -

Brilliant idea! You’ve taken something so common and made it so completely different! I love it 🙂
LogoVida July 27, 2011 at 2:48 pm -

I could live on potatoes. This is a winner. I never would have thought to combine avacados…along with everything else you put into this. So cool to serve it in the avacado shell. YUM. My husband would love this, too. Thank you!
Sandra's Easy Cooking July 27, 2011 at 9:15 pm -

That is really beautiful side dish..wonderful recipe, and very creative! Congrats on top 9!!!
Jill Sandidge July 28, 2011 at 5:41 am -

This sounds wonderful. Can’t wait to try it. But wanted to mention another “out of milk” sub. Ranch dressing. Even better Ranch dressing with Peppercorns. You can through in shredded cheese and/or fresh chives.
Twice baked potatoes are wonderful!!
Shannon July 28, 2011 at 5:44 am -

Never thought of this combo together but I bet it is delicious!
alyce July 28, 2011 at 5:47 am -

Congrats on your top 9!
German Mama July 28, 2011 at 10:38 am -

This sounds sooo great. Two of my favorite ingredients combined. I absolutely have to try this one.
The Elegant Eggplant July 28, 2011 at 10:59 am -

Gorgeous!!! This looks absolutely amazing. What a great idea. And congrats 🙂
Viviane Bauquet Farre July 28, 2011 at 12:02 pm -

This is a very clever innovation borne of necessity. The plating is terrific (partly because it’s so unexpected) and the garnish is a perfect touch. The hint of Sriracha is also a very nice touch.
Stephanie July 28, 2011 at 5:08 pm -

i love potatoes…and i love avocados…this looks so amazing! can’t wait to try it! thanks for the awesome recipe!
Ann July 28, 2011 at 7:26 pm -

I love this – Congratulations on making Top 9! Well deserved!
Eliot July 29, 2011 at 2:49 am -

i had the same eating habit as a kid. Loved to mix up mashed potatoes, corn, and fried chicken gravy. Talk about comfort food. But this is unbelievable. Excellent idea and outstanding recipe.
Ann July 29, 2011 at 6:38 am -

Going to a potluck on Sunday & thinking about making this. Any ideas on how long this will “last” after cooking? The avocados have me a little worried….
Savour the Senses July 29, 2011 at 11:01 am -

I would make the potatoes and onions but keep them separate and wait to add the avocado until you are there. It is easy to mash the avocado into the potatoes when you get there. Just bring whole avocados to cut fresh at the party. Hope your guests love them =)
Savour the Senses July 29, 2011 at 12:29 pm -

YUM! I never thought of ranch, that is now on my list of things to make!!
kita July 30, 2011 at 7:33 am -

Must try this!!! Avocado whipped potatoes sounds like heaven!
Hanna August 8, 2011 at 1:00 pm -

OMG! taste wonderful!!!!!!
My family L O V E D it!!!!!!!
delicious!11
Savour the Senses August 8, 2011 at 4:40 pm -

Yay! I love hearing feedback after people make recipes from my site, thanks! =)
Jennifer Dale September 15, 2012 at 5:15 pm -

I’m gonna try this exact presentation! Looks amazing.

Avocado Whipped Potatoes w/ Caramelized Onions