French Onion Mashed Potatoes

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
• Salt to taste
• 6 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/2 cup milk or Half-and-Half
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 3/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
• Minced chives for garnish

Instructions

1. Cut Washington grown Yukon Gold potatoes in half if they are large. Leave skin on. Put in a large pot of water with a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cook for 20 to 30 minutes until potatoes are tender. Use a fork to make sure they are tender all the way through.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the milk and 4 tablespoons butter. Cook until the butter melts and the milk is warm.
3. Sauté the onions in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter until caramelized to a golden brown.
4. Add the sherry to the pan (optional) and sauté another 1 to 2 minutes until the liquid has evaporated.
5. Drain the potatoes.
6. Add the hot milk and butter mixture and start mashing. You can also do this in a mixer.
7. Season with salt and white pepper, then add the onions.
8. Fold in the cheese and top with chives.