Creamy Onion & Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Rich mashed potatoes, delicately seasoned with aromatic garlic and onion. Based on a recipe from Sunset magazine.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup onion, chopped
• 3  tablespoons garlic, minced
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 3  lbs potatoes
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup heavy cream or 1⁄4 cup  whipping cream
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Peel potatoes, cut in chunks, cover with water and boil in a big pot about 15-20 minutes or until soft and will mash easily.
2. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft- don't allow to brown or burn.
3. Set aside.
4. Drain potatoes and return to pan, add onion-garlic mixture and all other ingredients.
5. Mash with potato masher for lumpier potatoes or use your mixer for smoother texture.
6. Serve hot.