Bourbon-Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Caramelized Onions

Bourbon-Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Caramelized Onions

Makes 2 cups, 4 to 6 servings.

Ingredients:
Sweet potatoes
Heavy whipping cream
Whiskey
Brown sugar
Molasses
Salt
Unsalted butter
Onions

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F
2. Place potatoes on a foil lined baking sheet.
3. Bake until tender and starting to ooze sugary syrup, about 1 hour and 15 minutes, depending on their size.
4. Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle.
5. Cut a slit down each potato and scoop the flesh into a large bowl.
6. Discard the skins.
7. Add the cream, bourbon, brown sugar, molasses, and salt; beat on high speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
8. Cover to keep warm, or gently reheat before serving.
9. Caramelized Onions:.
10. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
11. Add the onions, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from heat and serve hot.