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Caramelized Onions and Garlic Mashed Potato and Stilton Stack-

Potatoes -4 large russet potatoes
3  cloves garlic
2 T butter
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/.2 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
½ cup half-and-half

Layers

Bake Potatoes at 425 until skins are crisp. Scoop out while very hot and combine with all of the above in a mixing bowl.  Beat/mash until light and fluffy. Set aside.

Onions - 4 large onions, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup sherry
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steamed Fresh Spinach
In large skillet sauté the onions in the butter until very soft. Add sherry and brown sugar and cook over medium heat until onion are  rich and

And caramelized, stirring often.  Stir in vinegar.  Set aside.

Assembly
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Spray 6 clean cans (15oz) with top and bottoms removed and place them on a sheet pan.  Layer in the following order: 4 tablespoons mashed potatoes, 2 tablespoon caramelized onions, 1 tablespoon Stilton or Fontina Cheese grated (or sharp flavorful cheese of your choice), and spinach. Repeat and top with a third layer of mashed potatoes.  Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 10 minutes or until heated through. 

To serve, slide a spatula under each stack cylinder and transfer to a serving plate.  Unmold, garnish with chopped walnuts and additional onions, and serve.