and I forgot how good it is. The cabbage disappears but still adds flavor. It's a bit decadent--I suppose I could have used less butter or subbed olive oil for some of it.
MASHED PATATOES WITH CARMELIZED ONIONS AND CABBAGE
From Bon Appetit 9/93.
8 tbsp. (1 stick) unsalted butter.
2 onions, sliced
1/2 cabbage, sliced
salt and pepper
2 lbs. potatoes, peeled and chunked
1/4 cup or more half and half (or milk)
salt and pepper
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. water
Melt half the butter in a large skillet. Add cabbage and onions with a pinch of salt. Cook slowly, covered at first, until deep brown, scraping the pan frequently, about 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (I usually have to add dribbles of water to deglaze the pan as I go.)
Steam or boil the potatoes and mash with the rest of the butter, the half and half, salt and pepper. Stir in about 1 cup of the onion mixture. Spread potatoes in a buttered baking dish.
Add vinegar and water to the remaining onion mixture in skillet and stir over high heat until liquid is absorbed. Spread over potatoes.
Bake at 375 degrees until very hot, about 20 minutes.
MASHED PATATOES WITH CARMELIZED ONIONS AND CABBAGE
From Bon Appetit 9/93.
8 tbsp. (1 stick) unsalted butter.
2 onions, sliced
1/2 cabbage, sliced
salt and pepper
2 lbs. potatoes, peeled and chunked
1/4 cup or more half and half (or milk)
salt and pepper
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. water
Melt half the butter in a large skillet. Add cabbage and onions with a pinch of salt. Cook slowly, covered at first, until deep brown, scraping the pan frequently, about 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (I usually have to add dribbles of water to deglaze the pan as I go.)
Steam or boil the potatoes and mash with the rest of the butter, the half and half, salt and pepper. Stir in about 1 cup of the onion mixture. Spread potatoes in a buttered baking dish.
Add vinegar and water to the remaining onion mixture in skillet and stir over high heat until liquid is absorbed. Spread over potatoes.
Bake at 375 degrees until very hot, about 20 minutes.