French Onion Mashed Potatoes
French Onion Mashed Potatoes
These French onion mashed potatoes are rich, buttery, and packed with savory flavor thanks to Lipton French Onion soup mix. Cooking the potatoes in seasoned broth instead of plain water infuses them with deep onion flavor, making this side dish extra comforting and delicious.
Perfect for weeknight dinners, holidays, or anytime you want to elevate classic mashed potatoes with minimal effort.
Why You’ll Love These French Onion Mashed Potatoes
- Made with simple pantry ingredients
- Rich onion flavor without extra prep
- Creamy, buttery, and comforting
- Perfect side dish for holidays or weeknights
- Easy upgrade to classic mashed potatoes
French onion mashed potatoes are the kind of side dish that instantly makes a meal feel special. The savory onion flavor pairs so well with buttery potatoes, and it’s amazing how one simple ingredient can completely transform a classic recipe everyone already loves.
I especially love making these for holiday meals because they’re familiar but still feel a little elevated. They fit right in next to meatloaf, roast chicken, or pork chops, and guests always ask what gives them that extra flavor. It’s one of those easy kitchen tricks that makes dinner feel homemade and thoughtful without extra work.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 packet Lipton French Onion soup mix
- Water (enough to cover potatoes)
- 4–6 tablespoons butter (to taste)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: splash of milk or cream
How to Make French Onion Mashed Potatoes
- Peel and chop the potatoes into even-sized pieces.
- Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water.
- Stir in the Lipton French Onion soup mix.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes, reserving a small amount of the cooking liquid if desired.
- Add butter, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Add a splash of milk or reserved broth as needed to reach your desired consistency.
Serving Suggestions
- Meatloaf
- Roast chicken
- Pork chops
- Holiday dinners
Jennie’s Thoughts
These French onion mashed potatoes are one of my favorite ways to change up a classic side dish without making things complicated. The soup mix adds so much flavor, and cooking the potatoes in the seasoned liquid makes them taste rich and comforting. They’re simple, cozy, and always disappear fast.
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French onion mashed potatoes are an easy, comforting side dish that works for everything from busy weeknight dinners to holiday gatherings.
With their rich flavor and creamy texture, they’re the kind of recipe you’ll want to make again and again. If you’re looking for a simple way to elevate classic mashed potatoes, this one never disappoints.
