
Cook the potatoes in boiling water until tender with the 1-1/2
teaspoons salt added.
Drain well, return to heat, and dry well, being
careful not to burn.
Put the potatoes through a ricer into a bowl.
Beat
in 3 tablespoons butter and enough of the cream to make the potatoes
creamy and fluffy.
In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt the remaining butter and
cook the onion until soft.
Do not brown.
Blend in the sauerkraut and
water.
Cover and simmer 35 minutes, stirring occasionally so the
sauerkraut doesn't burn, adding small amounts of water if necessary.
When all the water has cooked off and the sauerkraut is tender, blend
it well with the mashed potatoes. Season with salt and pepper, and
serve the potato-kraut very hot.
servings: 6.