Instructions: Heat an empty large non-stick skillet over high heat. Add the oil, butter, onions, and sugar to the skillet. Stir the mixture well. Continuing to stir, cook the onions until they are deeply browned. This takes about 20 minutes. If the potatoes are cold, reheat them. Whip the potatoes with the butter, warm cream, salt, and pepper until fluffy. Place in a buttered serving dish and top with the onions.

NOTES : This is one of the few ways that I really like mashed potatoes. I also throw in a little roasted garlic just to enhance the flavor a little bit but these spuds are also great without it. If you want to add the garlic, just add as many roasted garlic bulbs as you want when whipping the potatoes. I usually add about 10 because of the milder taste of the roasted garlic.

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