Sage & Onion Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 2 large, orange fleshed sweet potatoes, scrubbed, peeled and diced (about 4 cups diced)
• 4 tablespoons of High-Hand Olive Oil Company Sage & Onion Infused Olive Oil
• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar
• 4-5 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced crosswise
• 1 teaspoon of coarse sea salt
• 7-8 cranks of freshly ground black pepper
• 1-2 teaspoons of High-Hand Olive Oil Company Sage & Onion Infused Olive Oil, for drizzling

Preparation:

1. Place diced potatoes in a medium saucepan. Cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain immediately.
2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons High-Hand Olive Oil Company Sage & Onion Infused Olive Oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions and brown sugar; stir occasionally, until the onions caramelize and turn a deep golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.
3. In a small skillet over medium heat, add remaining 2 tablespoons of High-Hand Olive Oil Company Sage & Onion Infused Olive Oil. Add sliced sage leaves and saute until lightly crisp. Remove from heat.
4. Using a hand-held potato masher or an electric mixer, mash potatoes to desired consistency. Add the caramelized onions and the crisp sage leaves in High-Hand Olive Oil Company Sage & Onion Infused Olive Oil to the potatoes. Add coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir until well blended.
5. Drizzle with High-Hand Olive Oil Company Sage & Onion Infused Olive Oil and sprinkle with a little sea salt before serving.