Gorgonzola, Garlic, and Caramelized Onion Potatoes
Author: Valerie@Snap-Peas
Gorgonzola, Garlic, and Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
  • 3 pounds yukon gold potatoes - I use the mini size
  • 1 whole head garlic
  • 4 whole shallots, peeled and sliced into rings
  • ½ - ¾ cup ofevaporated non-fat milk
  • 1 whole stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
  • 6 oz. Gorgonzola cheese crumbles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut the top off the garlic exposing the cloves inside. Place on a sheet of aluminum foil
  2. and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil and roast at 400
  3. degrees for 30 minutes.
  4. While the garlic is roasting, cut the potatoes in half and place in a large pot and cover with cold
  5. water. Season water with 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil and boil potatoes uncovered until fork tender, about
  6. minutes.
  7. While the potatoes are boiling heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Separate the
  8. shallot rings and add to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until shallots are golden and
  9. caramelized, about 20 minutes.
  10. When the potatoes are fork tender drain them and return to the hot pot. Add butter and milk. Start with
  11. ½ a cup and add up to ¾ cup if necessary.
  12. Add Gorgonzola cheese and roasted garlic cloves mash potatoes until desired consistency is reached.
  13. Add  the caramelized shallots ( hold back a few for the top). Mix well.
  14. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Remove plastic and reheat in the oven  @350 for 25 minutes.
Recipe by snap-peas at https://www.snap-peas.com/2014/02/22/gorgonzola-caramelized-onion-potatoes/