Ridiculously Good Toasted Onion Mashed Potatoes Food

RIDICULOUSLY GOOD TOASTED ONION MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Saute onions in unsalted butter with a drizzling of olive oil until a toasted golden brown and tender, anywhere from 10 - 20 minutes. Add Kosher salt (about half a teaspoon) and pepper to taste. Reserve.
• Peel potatoes and then chop into chunks, cover with water plus one inch, and then boil with a pinch of salt. Potatoes are finished when you can easily push a fork into the chunks, approximately 30 minutes at a rolling boil. Drain when done.
• Combine drained potatoes and reserved onions. Add salted butter (can add more, to taste), plus cream or milk (less or more to reach desired texture), and Kosher salt and pepper to taste.
• Sour cream may be added for texture and taste, as well.
• Variant: Real bacon bits, fried crispy, can be added for extra dimension or taste.
• Note: I never skimp with the salted butter. I start with half a stick and then keep adding until I'm satisfied, same with the salt added to the potatoes (not onions). I've had a lot of bland mashed potatoes in my day, and salt and butter fixes that, every time.

FRENCH ONION MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• To the Mashed Potatoes, add the Caramelized Onions and Gruyere, reserving 2 tablespoons of each for garnish. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the crushed Croutons and the reserved cheese and onions.
• In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt and enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook until fork tender, about 10 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and return to the pan. Shake the pan over medium heat for about a minute to dry the potatoes. Transfer the potatoes to a food mill, ricer or bowl.
• Put the milk and butter in the saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until the butter melts and the milk is hot. Remove the pan from the heat. Mash the potatoes through the food mill, ricer or by hand into the pan. Stir to combine with the milk and butter. Season with salt and pepper, and add nutmeg if desired. Serve immediately.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and toss to coat with butter. Cover and slowly cook onions, stirring occasionally, until golden, 10 minutes. Turn the heat up to medium high and begin to brown the onions, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk together the butter, olive oil, oregano and garlic salt, and toss with the bread cubes. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and toasted, 15 to 20 minutes.

MASHED GARLIC & ONION POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook potatoes until fork tender (about 30 min).
• While potatoes are cooking, heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic and onions, cook, stirring frequently until soft and golden (about 10 min).
• Drain potatoes, reserve 1/4 cup liquid.
• Cool potatoes until you can handle them to slip off the skins.
• Cut potatoes into quarters and return to the saucepan.
• Add 1/4 cup potato water, milk, salt & pepper.
• Heat mixture until heated through (about 5 min).
• Mash potato mixture until smooth.
• Stir in onion/garlic & thyme.
• Spoon potatoes into a serving dish; drizzle with butter and serve.

ONION MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook until very tender, about 20-25 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a skillet over low heat, cook onion and sugar in butter until golden, stirring frequently. Drain and mash the potatoes. Add milk, salt and pepper. Stir in onion mixture. Garnish with parsley if desired.

JUST GOOD MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook potatoes 10-12 minutes, or until tender, in enough water to cover; drain. Return potatoes to hot saucepan and let sit on burner (with burner off) until excess water has steamed off potatoes.
• Add butter and remaining ingredients. Mash potatoes to desired consistency.

CREAMY ONION & GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel potatoes, cut in chunks, cover with water and boil in a big pot about 15-20 minutes or until soft and will mash easily.
• Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft- don't allow to brown or burn.
• Set aside.
• Drain potatoes and return to pan, add onion-garlic mixture and all other ingredients.
• Mash with potato masher for lumpier potatoes or use your mixer for smoother texture.
• Serve hot.

REALLY GOOD POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Put your rack in the center position and heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
• Spread 1/3 of the potatoes in an even layer in the bottom of the prepared dish.
• Sprinkle with 1/3 of the garlic, salt, optional thyme, cheese and a few grinds of black pepper.
• Repeat with the remaining potatoes, garlic, salt, thyme, cheddar and pepper two more times.
• That's three layers for the numerically challenged.
• Combine the cream and broth in a large measuring cup and pour into the dish along the edges rather than into the center.
• Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until the potatoes are tender (you can pierce them with a skewer or paring knife), the liquid is reduced and thickened, and the cheese on top is well browned.
• Let cool about 10 minutes before serving.