Apples and Potatoes with Bacon
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Also good with Canadian bacon or any other pork in place of the bacon.
Source: Better Homes and Gardens
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Sauces-Gravies-Seasonings
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. sliced bacon, cooked and drained
- 6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 4 medium-size tart apples, peeled, quartered and cored
- 2 medium-size sweet apples, peeled, quartered and cored
- 1 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Fry bacon until crisp; drain, reserving 3 Tbsp. drippings. Set bacon aside and keep warm.
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In a large pot bring potatoes, apples, water and reserved drippings to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
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With potato masher, mash potato mixture to a thick puree; season with salt and pepper. Serve hot topped with bacon.