Mashed potatoes with fried onions and butter

Step-by-step cooking

1. Step 1:

   

   How to make mashed potatoes with fried onions? Prepare everything you need for this. Milk can be taken of any fat content. If you want a more creamy taste, you can even take cream.

2. Step 2:

   

   Peel the potatoes and rinse them well from dirt. Cut large tubers into 2-3 pieces. Small ones can be left without cutting. Put the prepared potatoes in a cooking pot and pour water so that it is all under water. Put on the fire and bring to a boil. Add salt.Then make the fire a little less and cook the potatoes until tender. It will take 15-20 minutes. Pierce the potatoes with a knife. If the potatoes are soft, then they are already ready.

3. Step 3:

   

   While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the onion. Peel the onion from the husk, rinse and finely chop. Heat the frying pan to a hot state and pour a little vegetable oil. Put the prepared chopped onion and fry it, stirring, until golden brown, for 3-5 minutes.

5. Step 4:

   

   When the potatoes are cooked, drain the hot water from them. Add the fried onion and butter to the pan. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher.

6. Step 5:

   

   Heat the milk to a hot state and pour it into the potatoes. Continue to knead the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth. Gradually, the potatoes will absorb the milk. If you like mashed potatoes more liquid, then you can add more milk. According to the consistency, focus on your taste.

7. Step 6:

   

   Delicious and fragrant mashed potatoes with fried onions are ready! It will be a wonderful side dish for any meat or fish dish. If desired, you can sprinkle a little chopped dill or any other greens. Arrange the mashed potatoes in the prepared plates and serve to the table! Bon appetit!