CARAMELIZED ONION AND SAGE MASHED POTATOES

Makes: 4 servings

1 tsp (5 mL) canola oil 1 cup (250 mL) chopped onion 1 tbsp (15 mL) salted butter 4 cups (1 L) cubed peeled yellow potatoes 1/4 cup (60 mL) whipping cream 1 tbsp (15 mL) salted butter 1 tsp (5 mL) slivered fresh sage Salt and freshly ground pepper

1. Heat oil in a medium non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Add onion and saute until golden, about 10 minutes.

2. Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender; drain.

4. Squeeze potatoes through a potato ricer. Alternatively, mash with a potato masher until smooth.

5. Stir in onion mixture, cream, 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter and sage until combined and butter is melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.