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           Horseradish Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions

Recipe By     : Bon Appetit Magazine, Nov 1997
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Potatoes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4  c             Butter -- +6 tb, divided
   2 1/4  lb            Vidalia onions -- thinly sliced
   3      tb            Balsamic vinegar
   2      ts            Fresh thyme -- chopped
   3 1/2  lb            Russet potatoes -- peeled,
                        - cut in 1" pieces
   6      tb            Whole milk -- up to 8 tb
     1/4  c             Horseradish

Melt 1/4 cup butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions;
saute until deep golden, about 30 minutes. Add vinegar and thyme.
Reduce heat to low; saute 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 tb milk, horseradish, and 6 tb butter; stir to blend.
Thin with 2 tb 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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