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Caramelized Onion and Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

Cooking Light

Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

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Worthy of a Special Occasion

Horseradish and Dijon mustard flavor these potatoes. Pair them with steak or tuna.

Yield: 10 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup)

Ingredients

  • 1/4  cup  butter, divided
  • 4  cups  chopped onion
  • 2  teaspoons  brown sugar
  • 1  tablespoon  white balsamic vinegar (optional)
  • 2 1/2  pounds  cubed peeled baking potato
  • 1/2  cup  whole milk
  • 1/4  cup  Dijon mustard
  • 1  tablespoon  fresh lemon juice
  • 2  tablespoons  prepared horseradish
  • 1  tablespoon  light mayonnaise
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt

Preparation

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sugar; sauté 10 minutes or until caramelized. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar, if desired.

Place potato in a saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes or until tender.

Drain and return potato to pan. Add 3 tablespoons butter and milk; mash to desired consistency. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly.

Combine Dijon mustard and remaining ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until blended. Add Dijon mustard mixture and caramelized onion mixture to potato mixture, stirring to combine.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
186 (30% from fat)
Fat:
6.3g (sat 3.3g,mono 1.7g,poly 0.4g)
Protein:
3.9g
Carbohydrate:
30.4g
Fiber:
2.9g
Cholesterol:
15mg
Iron:
1.3mg
Sodium:
353mg
Calcium:
45mg
Cooking Light, OCTOBER 2002