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.

from Family Circle

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
Servings: 4 Prep 10 mins Cook 13 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks
  • 1/4 cup light cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large sweet onions (such as Vidalia), thinly sliced

Make It

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 Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 4; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 413, Fat, total (g): 9, chol. (mg): 25, sat. fat (g): 6, carb. (g): 83, fiber (g): 12, pro. (g): 7, sodium (mg): 780, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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