These mashed potatoes get a tangy boost from orange juice, onions, and sour cream. They are not as sweet as you may think. They make a nice alternative to sweet potatoes, and kids love them.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons or 1/2 stick) butter
- 2 cups finely chopped sweet onion
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- Orange zest for garnish (optional)
Preparation:
Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain well.
Meanwhile, saute the sweet onions in the butter until lightly caramelized and golden. Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes. Whisk in the sour cream and orange juice.
Add the onion mixture, salt, and pepper to the cooked potatoes and mash by hand until well-combined. Garnish with orange zest to serve.
Yield: 8 servings
Meanwhile, saute the sweet onions in the butter until lightly caramelized and golden. Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes. Whisk in the sour cream and orange juice.
Add the onion mixture, salt, and pepper to the cooked potatoes and mash by hand until well-combined. Garnish with orange zest to serve.
Yield: 8 servings
