CARAMELIZED ONION MASHED POTATOES

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Mmmmmmmmmmmmm.......... Amazing flavor. This recipe is adapted from one found in the local newspaper. These potatoes are wonderful for holiday meals and the recipe makes a BIG batch.... but they do take a while to prepare.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Potatoes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

CARAMELIZED ONIONS:
1 Tbsp butter
8 c sliced onions
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbsp water
POTATOES:
4 lb yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 c half and half
6 Tbsp butter
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1. In a large non-stick skillet melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add 8 cups onions, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, amd 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, until onions are browned. Reduce heat a bit more add garlic and water and continue cooking and stirring until onions are caramelized, about 20 more minutes.
  • 2. Cook potatoes in a large pot of boiling water for about 20 minutes until tender. Drain and return to pot. Heat half and half with butter until butter melts. Add milk mixture and salt, pepper, and nutmeg to potatoes. Mash. Stir 2/3 of caramelized onions into potatoes and mix well. Top with remaining onion mixture. Serve.

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