Hungarian Christmas Mashed Potatoes

1. 1

   Boil peeled and quartered potatoes in salted water till tender.

2. 2

   While potatoes are cooking --.

3. 3

   Heat skillet. Add mustard seeds. Cover & shake until the popping slows. Add the butter & when melted, add the onions. Cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes. Uncover, continue cooking over low heat for until very soft, dark & caramelized. Add the paprika. Stir over lowest heat for a minute or two until the paprika has lost its raw taste. Set aside.

4. 4

   Back to the potatoes --.

5. 5

   Strain off cooking water & mash. Add 1/2c of the sour cream and blend into potatoes. Add the egg into the potatoes and whip. Add the stick of butter & the remaining sour cream to taste. Stir in the onion mixture. Add salt to taste.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.