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Mashed Idaho® Potatoes with Sweet Balsamic Onion Topper

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Yield: 6 (3/4 cup potatoes; 2 - 3 tablespoons onion topping per serving)

Ingredients

Topping:

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 3 cups diced yellow onion
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• Salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled blue cheese, optional

Potatoes:

• 4 cups leftover mashed Idaho® potatoes
• 1 cup milk

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat until hot. Cook the onions and sugar 10 minutes or until richly browned, stirring frequently.
2. Meanwhile, combine the potatoes and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook 4-5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, place in serving bowl, cover to keep warm.
3. Add the water and vinegar to the browned onions, cook 30 seconds or until thickened slightly, stirring constantly.
4. Remove from heat and spoon over mashed potatoes. Salt and black pepper to taste. Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese, if desired.

Estimated Nutritional Analysis per Serving:
270 calories, 14 g total fat, 7 g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 30 mg cholesterol, 340 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 6 g protein, 31 g carbohydrate