Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
For a spectacular twist on plain mashed potatoes, try these sweet potatoes flavored with caramelized onions that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks
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1/4 cup light cream
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2 tablespoons butter, divided
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1 tablespons sugar
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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2 large sweet onions (such as Vidalia), thinly sliced
Directions
1.
In a medium-size saucepan, cover sweet potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 14 minutes or until potato is easily pierced with a knife. Drain; return to pot.
2.
Stir cream, 1 tablespoon butter, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper into pot with potatoes. Mash until smooth. Cover and set aside.
3.
While potatoes are cooking, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper to skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for 12 minutes or until browned and softened.
4.
Set aside 1/4 cup onions. Place potatoes in a serving bowl and stir in remaining onions, sprinkling reserved onions on top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition information
Calories 413, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 780 mg, Carbohydrate 83 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 7 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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