caramelized onion and horseradish smashed potatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 onion, sliced and separated into rings
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground dried thyme
• 6 large baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, or to taste
• salt and cracked black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup softened butter
• 3/4 cup half-and-half

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add the onions and cook for 5 minutes. reduce heat to medium, and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the onions have softened, and achieved a deep brown color, 15 to 25 minutes. stir in vinegar and thyme, and cook for 5 minutes more.
• while the onions are cooking, place cubed potatoes in large pot and cover with salted water. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes can be pierced easily with a fork, about 20 minutes. drain the potatoes in a colander, and allow to steam for a minute.
• to finish the dish, transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl, and use a potato masher to mix with dijon mustard, horseradish, salt and cracked black pepper until smooth. mix in softened butter, caramelized onions, and half-and-half until onions are distributed evenly.