MASHED POTATOES WITH MAYO AND SOUR CREAM RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until totally soft, 16 to 18 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Meanwhile, make the caramelized onions: In a large skillet over medium-low heat melt butter. Add onion and season with salt. Cook until soft and golden, 10 to 15 minutes. When the potatoes are tender, use a potato masher to mash until smooth. Add in sour cream and milk and stir until smooth. Fold in caramelized onions and chives and season with onion powder, salt, and pepper. Garnish with chives and serve.

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, add enough oil to fill pan a third of the way up. In a large bowl, stir potatoes, cheese, egg, chives, hot sauce, and salt until combined. (If your mashed potatoes are a little runny, add flour one tablespoon at a time until you can form dough balls.)  Working in batches, scoop heaping tablespoons of mixture and drop into hot oil. Fry until golden on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.  Top potatoes with sour cream and chives before serving.