Recipe by Delilah’s Farm for The FruitGuys
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup onions, cut in 1/2-inch dice (or more to taste)
2 tablespoons olive or other vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
2 cups potatoes (sweet or regular), in about 1-inch dice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup milk or cream
Butter to taste (optional)
PREPARATION
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan with a lid.
- Add onions and sauté over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until they begin to caramelize, about 12–15 minutes.
- Add sugar (if using) and continue cooking until fully caramelized, about 3–5 minutes, stirring almost constantly.
- Add potatoes, salt, pepper, and milk or cream and just enough water to come halfway up the potatoes.
- Turn up heat and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to low, stir once, cover, and cook until potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mash with a potato masher or handheld mixer.
- If the potatoes seem dry, add a bit more milk.
- Taste for seasonings. Add salt or pepper if necessary.
Serves 4. Prep time, 15 minutes; cook time, 30–35 minutes.