CREAMED POTATOES AND ONIONS RECIPES

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter with oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
• Add onions and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add potatoes and 2 cups water; bring to boil.
• Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.
• Uncover and simmer until almost all water evaporates, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Add crème fraîche and 1 tablespoon butter.
• Stir gently to blend, being careful not to break up potatoes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Can be made 2 hours ahead- Let stand at room temperature and rewarm over low heat before serving.
• Sprinkle with parsley.

Steps:

• In a large pot over high heat, combine the potatoes, onions and water to cover and boil for 30 to 45 minutes, or until tender. Drain the mixture, reserving 3 cups of the water. Transfer this in small batches to a blender and puree until smooth.
• In the same pot over medium heat, combine the flour and the butter, stirring together well, to form a roux. Slowly add the milk, stirring constantly, until well blended. Reduce heat to low and add the pureed potato mixture. Let simmer, stirring occasionally for 5 to 10 minutes. Add the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.