IRISH POTATOES WITH BACON APPLES & ONIONS

Irish Potatoes with Bacon Apples & Onions image

Provided by Nor Mac

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb 4 good size yukon gold potatoes
1 lb 4 hard apples like empire or granny smith apples
1/2 lb bacon
1 large sweet onion chopped and caramelized
1/2 c butter divided
pinch a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
1/2 tsp thyme, dried
1 tsp parsley flakes

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 425°. Place bacon on lined sheet pan. Place the bacon in the oven to cook.
2. While the bacon is cooking. Wash and diced potatoes into 1 to 2 inch chunks. I left the skins on. Peel and core the apples. Cut and dice them into one to two inch chunks as well. Place potatoes in a large pot with water and boil. Boil until they are halfway cooked through.
3. Add the apples to the water with the potatoes. Cook until potatoes are tender. Drain and set aside.
4. Remove bacon from oven drain on paper towel. Fry the onion in 1-2 tablespoons of butter until it is caramelized. Remove from pan and set aside.
5. Melt 5 tablespoons of butter in pan. Be careful not to brown it. Toss the potatoes and apples with the butter coating well. Salt and pepper the potatoes to your liking. Toss with the parsley and Thyme. Add in the onion and combine all together.
6. Pour into the large casserole dish. Top with crumbled bacon. Bake at 400° for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until top is lightly browned. Serve!