Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Caramelized Shallots

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup whole milk
• 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ¹/₃ cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• + 7 more ingredients
• • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large heavy skillet with lid
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 pound small shallots
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

In skillet over moderate heat, melt butter. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add shallots and thyme and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 15 minutes. Stir in oil, breaking up any clumps of sugar, reduce heat to moderately low, and set lid ajar. Simmer, par...

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