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    Easy French Onion Mashed Potatoes

    Published: Jan 18, 2018 · Modified: Jan 2, 2020 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Easy French Onion Mashed Potatoes Recipe - Side Dish

    If you love French Onion dip you will love my French Onion Mashed Potatoes that are a breeze to whip up and require minimal ingredients!

    Yesterday was my birthday, and though it is only January, I am fairly confident it was one of the top three birthdays I'll have all year. I spent the day cooking, went out to eat, and went to bed early. What else could you want? Well, perhaps a great side dish recipe like these Easy French Onion Mashed Potatoes! (See how I seamlessly made that transition?)

    Easy French Onion Mashed Potatoes

    French Onion Dip is my favorite chip dip. There is just something intoxicating about its deep creamy flavor coating a salty potato chip. I can't get enough. It got me thinking, if it is good on a potato chip, why not in potatoes? Afterall, we often add cream cheese and sour cream to mashed potatoes anyways, French Onion dip would serve the same purpose while also adding flavor.

    The question then becomes, "How much French Onion dip to add?" This is where it becomes subjective. I really like the flavor of French Onion dip and I wanted it to be pronounced in the mashed potatoes, so I used the full 16-ounce container. However, if you enjoy the flavor to be more subtle 8-12 ounces will suffice.

    French Onion Mashed Potatoes Recipe

    Why Bake Mashed Potatoes

    Lately, I have been a big fan of baking my mashed potatoes for the lighter texture it provides. However, it won't reheat as well, as I find the reheated mashed potatoes to be a bit on the dry side. Still, for the initial meal, you can't beat it! Using a simple 2-quart baking dish is perfect for this recipe.

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    French Onion Mashed Potatoes Side Dish
    Easy French Onion Mashed Potatoes recipe

    Easy French Onion Mashed Potatoes

    If you love French Onion dip you will love my French Onion Mashed Potatoes that are a breeze to whip up and require minimal ingredients!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs Russet potatoes (peeled)
    • 16 ounces French Onion Dip
    • ¼ cup milk
    • salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Peel and cube potatoes.
    • Place potatoes in cold water and bring to a boil. Boil for 15 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Remove from water.
    • Mash potatoes and add French Onion Dip and milk. Taste for salt and adjust as needed.
    • Place mashed potatoes in a 2 quart baking dish and place in the oven for 1 hour.
    • Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve.

    Notes

    IF YOU LIKED THIS RECIPE you will love my Bacon Ranch Mashed Potatoes too!
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    1. joyce

      December 04, 2018 at 2:09 am

      5 stars
      I also add an 8 ounce tub of chive and onion cream cheese, just because I really love how creamy it makes the potatoes, but also because I'm using nearly twice the amount of potatoes called for here (I make them for 15 of us). And using Lay's-brand French onion dip--over the top delicious!! I don't bake the potatoes, just not liking the texture of baked mashed taters.

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    2. Kimberly Mulligan

      November 15, 2018 at 10:12 am

      Can I make this ahead of time and reheat it?? I want to make a prime rib roast too but don't have a double oven. I won't have time to have potatoes in oven for an hour. Any thoughts? Timing if I do try to reheat??

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      • Fox Valley Foodie

        November 15, 2018 at 10:14 am

        Yes, you can. They will be slightly drier, but still good.

        Reply
    3. Wanda

      February 01, 2018 at 12:13 pm

      5 stars
      What a simple idea, it really turned out great!

      Reply

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