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German-Style Mashed Potatoes

Name: German-Style Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 7 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds red potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 large tart apples, peeled and chopped; 4 bacon strips, diced; 2 medium onions, sliced; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon salt

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Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Alena Horn

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Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

Comforting and filling, these tangy potatoes will warm up any meal, especially one with a German flair. They’re a fitting accompaniment to sausages like bratwurst. —Alena Horn, Austin, Texas

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German-Style Mashed Potatoes

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Yield:7 servings

Prep:20 min

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Ingredients

3 pounds red potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 large tart apples, peeled and chopped
4 bacon strips, diced
2 medium onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt

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Directions

1
Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add apples; cook 10 minutes longer or until potatoes and apples are tender.

2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the drippings, saute onions until lightly browned.
3
Drain potatoes and apples. Add sugar, vinegar and salt; mash slightly. Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with onions and bacon.