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Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions

Everyday Food, April 2004
  • Prep Time 20 minutes
  • Total Time 1 hour
  • Yield Serves 8
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large onions, finely chopped
  • Coarse salt
  • 2 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onions, season with coarse salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are caramelized, 35 to 40 minutes.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine potatoes, garlic, and enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil; add salt. Cover; reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid.
  3. Return potatoes and garlic to pan. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt. Mash until smooth, adding reserved liquid as needed. Stir in onions, and serve immediately.

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