Apple Mashed Potatoes

Name: Apple Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

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

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.

Nutrition Facts

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