Horseradish Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions

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Horseradish Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions

Recipe By : Bon Appetit, 11/97
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Potatoes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 c butter
6 tbsps butter
2 1/4 lbs vidalia onions -- thinly sliced
3 tbsps balsamic vinegar
2 tsps chopped fresh thyme
3 1/2 lbs russet potatoes -- peeled, cut in 1²
pieces
6 tbsps whole milk -- to 8 tbsp
1/4 c horseradish


Melt 1/4 cup butter in large skillet over medium heat . Add onions;
sauté until
deep golden, about 30 minutes. Add vinegar and thyme. Reduce heat to low;
sauté
4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender
; about 20 minutes. Drain. Return to same pot; mash until smooth. Add 6 tablesp
oons milk, horseradish and 6 tablespoons butter; stir to blend. Thin with 2 tab
lespoons milk if necessary. Season with salt and pepper.

Transfer potatoes to serving dish.

Spoon onion mixture atop potatoes. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover with
foil and refrigerate. Rewarm in 350°F oven about 30 minutes.) Serve hot.

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