Apple Mashed Potatoes

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 22, 2022
I love potatoes…especially mashed. When I came up with this combination, it was declared a winner. I serve this as a side dish when I have pork as an entree, but it's great with any meat. —Rebecca Page, Pensacola, Florida
Apple Mashed Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 medium tart apples, peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 bacon strips, diced
  • 1 small onion, quartered and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • Dash ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. Place the potatoes, apples and salt in a large saucepan; add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 12 minutes or until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. In the drippings, saute onion until tender.
  3. Drain the potatoes and apples. Add the butter, vinegar and sugar; mash until smooth. Top with bacon, onion and nutmeg.