Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.5 cups half and half
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided use
• Kosher salt
• 1 clove garlic, smashed
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 3 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 ounces goat cheese
• 1.5 pounds yellow onions (approximately 2 large onions), thinly sliced
• Black pepper