Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 0.3 cup milk fat-free
• 4 ounce goat cheese cut into cubes
• 1 teaspoon olive oil 
• 1 cup onion chopped 1 large
• 0.8 teaspoon salt divided
• 2 tablespoons water 
• 2.5 pounds yukon gold potatoes cubed peeled 5 medium

Equipment

• frying pan
• potato masher
• microwave
• dutch oven

Directions

1. Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook 22 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.
3. Add 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon at a time, as liquid evaporates, scraping pan to loosen browned bits after each addition.
4. Remove from heat, and set aside.
5. . While onion cooks, place potato in a Dutch oven, and add water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until tender.
6. Drain and return to pan.
7. Place milk in a 1-cup glass measure. Microwave at MEDIUM (50% power) 30 seconds or until warm.
8. Add cheese to potato in pan. Mash potato mixture with a potato masher 3 or 4 times or until cheese melts.
9. Add milk, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper; mash to desired consistency. Stir in reserved onion, and serve immediately.