Bratwurst
Bratwurst With Carmelized Onion And Apple, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, And Apple Cranberry Salad
PREP TIME: 10 Minutes/ COOK TIME: 35 Minutes
SERVING SIZE: Makes 2 (Based off My Fitness Pal App)/ CALORIES: 930/ Protein 37g
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: MediumINGREDIENTS: 3 TBSP Sour Cream, Potatoes, Granny Smith Apple, 1 TBSP Chicken Bouillon Paste, Bratwurst Sausage, Lemon, Mixed Greens, 1/4 Cup Dried Cranberries, Onion, Chives, 2 TBSP Mayo, 4 TSP Dijon Mustard
Step 1: Prep
Wash and dry produce
Peel and dice potatoes
Halve, peel, and thinly slice onion
Halve, core, and thinly slice one apple
Thinly slice chives
Quarter lemon
Step 2: Cook Potatoes
Place potatoes in medium pot with enough salted water to cover by two inches
Bring to a boil
Cook for 20 minutes
Reserve 1/2 cup of potato cooking liquid, then drain remainder
Return potatoes to pot, and mash with sour cream and 2 TBSP of butter until smooth and creamy, adding splashes of potato liquid as needed
Season with 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper
Cover and set aside until ready to serve
Step 3: Start Bratwurst
While potatoes cook, heat a drizzle of oil a large pot over medium heat
Add Bratwurst, and cook for 4 minutes
Turn off heat, transfer to a plate
Step 4: Finish Bratwurst
Melt 1 TBSP of butter in a pot used for Bratwurst over medium heat
Add onion and sliced apple
Cook for 4 minutes
Season with 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper
Add bouillion paste, half the mustard, and 1/4 cup of water
Return Bratwurst back to pan, and cook for 10 minutes
Transfer Bratwurst to cutting board
Season mixture with 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper if desired
Step 5: Make Salad
Meanwhile, halve, core, and dice remaining apple
In a large bowl, combine mayo, half the chives, remaining mustard, juice from half of lemon, 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper
Add mixes greens, diced apple, and cranberries
Toss to combine
Step 6: Finish and Serve
Slice Bratwurst into 1/2 pieces
Divide Bratwurst, mashed potatoes, and salad between plates
Top Bratwurst and potatoes with Carmelized onion and apple
Spoon any remaining sauce from pan on top
Garnish with remaining chives and serve with any remaining lemon wedge
Serve hot and enjoy!