GARLICKY MASHED POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Garlicky Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

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2 to 4 heads garlic, depending on size
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 onions, sliced
2 pounds Idaho or Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup whole milk
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Slice the heads of garlic in half crosswise and drizzle with the oil. Wrap the garlic in foil and roast until creamy, about 1 hour. When cool enough to handle, squeeze the cloves into a small bowl and mash lightly with a fork.
Heat the oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally and lowering the heat if the onions begin to burn, until golden, about 30 minutes.
Put the potatoes in a medium pot, cover with cold water and add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring just to a simmer and simmer the potatoes, uncovered, until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain.
Peel the potatoes and return them to the pot (if desired, pass them through a ricer or food mill after peeling). Add the onions. Mash the potatoes and onions with the milk and butter using a fork or potato masher. Stir in the roasted garlic and 2 teaspoons salt; season with pepper.