Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Caramelized Onion And Pancetta Recipes

SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Scrub and dry the sweet potatoes, then prick several times with a fork and place onto a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until the sweet potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 20 to 30 minutes more.
• Split open the baked sweet potatoes and top with the onion mixture, salt, pepper, and a dollop of sour cream.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
• With an electric mixer on low, blend potatoes, slowly adding milk, about 1/2 a cup at a time. Use more or less to achieve desired texture. Add butter and maple syrup to taste. Blend until smooth. Serve warm.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONION AND PANCETTA

Steps:

• Boil sweet potatoes in large saucepan of boiling salted water over medium-high heat 15-20 minutes or until very tender.
• Drain sweet potatoes; return to saucepan.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot.
• Add pancetta; cook 2-3 minutes or until pancetta begins to brown.
• Add onion; cook 15-20 minutes or until onions are caramelized, stirring frequently.
• Adjust heat, if necessary, to prevent onions from browning too quickly.
• Add vinegar; stir, scraping up browned bits from bottom of skillet.
• Over very low heat, mash sweet potatoes.
• Add mascarpone, salt and pepper.
• Stir in onion mixture.
• *Noteyou can use bacon if you don't have pancetta available.
• Just cook the bacon in a medium pot of boiling water 1 minute.
• Drain and rinse until cool.
• Blanching helps remove some of the smoky flavor from the bacon.

MASHED POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onions, season with coarse salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are caramelized, 35 to 40 minutes.
• In a medium saucepan, combine potatoes, garlic, and enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil; add salt. Cover; reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid.
• Return potatoes and garlic to pan. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt. Mash until smooth, adding reserved liquid as needed. Stir in onions, and serve immediately.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND SWEET POTATO SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook sweet potatoes and onion in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
• Stir in brown sugar and jerk seasoning. Cook uncovered about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until glazed. Sprinkle with parsley.

SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONION

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400º.
• Heat olive oil in frying pan at medium heat and add onion. Sauté until rings separate. Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking uncovered, until onions are soft and caramelized at least 30 minutes or more, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, prick whole potatoes with skins on and bake in roasting pan for 40 minutes or until soft. When cool enough to handle peel skins from potatoes and set aside.
• When onions are soft add thyme, salt and pepper to taste and mix well. At this point you can either place the onions in a food processor and pulse until they are slightly chunky or chop with a sharp knife.
• Heat a medium sized pot and add butter. Add the sweet potatoes and mash with a fork or potato masher. Add the sour cream or milk a little at a time then add the onion mixture. Blend with a wooden spoon until fully incorporated and adjust S & P to taste.

BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND SHAVED PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place potatoes on a baking sheet; bake until tender, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions; cook until soft, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar, salt, and pepper; toss to coat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are very soft and caramelized, about 1 hour more, adding water a tablespoon at a time if pan dries. Stir in vinegar. Set aside; keep warm.
• When the potatoes are tender, split open, and top with caramelized onions and shaved Parmesan. Serve warm.

CARAMELIZED ONION MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir for 15 minutes or until moisture has evaporated and onions are completely wilted. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook and stir for 30-40 minutes or until onions are caramelized. (If necessary, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if onions begin to stick to the pan.), Meanwhile, place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 18-22 minutes or until tender., Drain potatoes; place in a large bowl and mash. Add the sour cream, milk, pepper and remaining salt; mash until blended. Stir in caramelized onions. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with cheese and bacon.

SWEET POTATO & CARAMELIZED ONION SHELLS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until softened. Add garlic powder and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 25-30 minutes., Meanwhile, cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain pasta; set aside., Stir the broth, sherry, thyme and pepper into onions. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated. Remove from the heat. Stir in sweet potatoes and Gorgonzola cheese., Spoon into shells; place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with gravy.