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Russian Potato Casserole with Caramelized Onions

This Russian Potato Casserole with Caramelized Onions recipe uses Butter, Olive Oil, Sugar, Russet Potatoes, and Heavy Cream. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp
• 4 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 4 lb
• 1 stick
• 1 cup
• 1 cup
• 2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

2. 2

   1 cup sour cream 4 eggs -- beaten to blend

3. 3

   Melt the 5 tablespoons butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven.

4. 4

   Add the oil and heat.

5. 5

   Add the onions, stir to coat and reduce the heat to low.

6. 6

   Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until they turn a deep brown color.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with the sugar and continue cooking for a few more minutes. The onions will take about an hour.

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   Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in enough chicken stock to cover. (Cook potatoes until slightly underdone) Drain the potatoes completely, reserving the chicken stock.

9. 9

   Mash the potatoes.

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    Add the butter.

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    Stir the beaten eggs into one cup of the sour cream.

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    Add this to the hot potatoes, stirring quickly to distribute the egg evenly.

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    Stir in the cream and the dill weed.

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    Add enough of the reserved stock to make a very loose mashed potato consistency.

15. 15

    Butter a casserole dish and add half the potatoes.

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    Spread the caramelized onions in an even layer over the potatoes.

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    Carefully cover the onions with the rest of the potatoes, sealing them in.

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    Cover the top with the remaining 2 cups of sour cream.

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    Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.