CARAMELIZED ONIONS IN MASHED POTATOES

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My husband came up with this recipe, and it is so delicious. The sweet onions, rich cream cheese and mashed potatoes make an irresistible trio. -Kristy McClellan, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water; add seasoned salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Add onion; cook until slightly softened. Sprinkle with brown sugar; cook until brown sugar is bubbly and onion is tender. , Drain potatoes; transfer to a large bowl. Add the sour cream, half-and-half, cream cheese, salt, pepper, cayenne and remaining butter; mash until smooth. Stir in the onion mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.