MASHED POTATOES,CARAMELIZED ONIONS & GUYERE CHEESE

Mashed potatoes,caramelized onions & Guyere cheese image

Provided by Dee Tourville

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Tbsp olive oil
3 large sweet onion
2 Tbsp brown sugar ( i use the light version)
2 lb potatoes, peeled & cubed ( i like to use russet for their texture)
1 lb parsnips, peeled & cut into 1 inch pieces
1 1/2 c chicken broth, heated
1/4 c grated guyere cheese. ( i use 1/2 cup of cheese, i love guyere)
3 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

1. heat oil on high heat; reduce to medium
2. cook onions with sugar & salt, stirring often until onions brown...about 20 to 25 mins. Add a few tbsp. of water as the onions cook so as to not burn or stick to pan.
3. Fill a medium pot 3/4 full of cold water, add potatoes & parsnips. bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer & continue cooking potatoes & parsnips for 20 to 25 mins till they become fork tender, then drain.
4. Beat 1/4 of potato-parsnip mixture and 3 oz broth in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
5. Repeat, alternating between potato-parsnip mixture and broth, until you've incorporated all.
6. Fold in onions, cheese and thyme, and serve.