Name: Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Caramelized Shallots
Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 pound small shallots, peeled (about 12 to 15 medium shallots); 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes; 1/2 cup whole milk; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; large heavy skillet with lid

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Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Caramelized ShallotsStephen Sullivan; food and prop styling: Roscoe Betsill

Slow-cooked, jammy shallots are an elegant and unexpected addition to these buttery mashed potatoes. Making the shallots several days ahead will allow the flavors to deepen and save you time on Thanksgiving Day.

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