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.
Prep Time10 minutesminutes
Cook Time30 minutesminutes
Servings - 8servings
Ingredients
2Tbspolive oil
2Tbspwhite sugar
2Tbspbalsamic vinegar
2largewhite onionsthinly sliced
6largeRusset potatoes
1/3cupbutter
1/2cupmilk or more for creamier 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.