Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onion

I think I need a support group.

Specifically, a Caramelized Onions support group. I could eat caramelized onions by the spoonful. I love the way they taste. I love the way they make my house smell when they are caramelizing. And I love the way they make mashed potatoes taste better.

I will be taking these to our Thanksgiving feast. Rest assured.

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Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onion

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp white sugar
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 large white onions, sliced
• 6 large potatoes
• About 1/3 cup butter
• About 1/2 cup milk (butter-milk portions vary, depending on potato size)
• (Use sour cream, cream cheese...whatever you like to use when making your mashed potatoes)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Caramelize the onions - heat the olive oil, sugar and balsamic vinegar in a large skillet. Add the chopped onions. Let cook over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring often.
• Peel, cube and boil potatoes in a large pot of water. Once soft, drain and mash with the butter, milk (or whatever else) and salt and pepper.
• Combine the mashed potatoes with the caramelized onions.
• Serve warm as side dish.