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Blood sausage with apples and mashed potatoes

Blood sausage with apples and mashed potatoes is a traditional dish for 4 people, ready in 35 minutes, very easy to make, for about €2.50 per person. The key is cooking the sausage over low heat so it stays soft inside, while the apples slowly caramelize in butter.

Tonight, a classic dinner with pan fried blood sausage, buttery caramelized apples and creamy homemade mashed potatoes.

Blood sausage with apples and mashed potatoes
Total time
35 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€2.50
Calories per person
640 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Fall, Spring
The kids
They generally like it

Blood sausage with apples and mashed potatoes doesn't ask much of you, just a little patience at the stove. The sausage skin turns crisp while the inside stays soft, and the contrast with the sweet, slightly tangy caramelized apples is what makes this dish work. The homemade mashed potatoes, made creamy with warm milk and butter, bring everything together on the plate.

This is a cold season dish through and through, perfect for a weeknight when you want something comforting without spending hours in the kitchen. Kids often like it more than you'd expect, especially if you serve the sausage sliced into rounds alongside the mash. Mon Chou brings it back as soon as fall arrives.

The ingredients

4 people

Butcher

  • Blood sausage 4

Fruits and vegetables

  • Apples (tart baking variety) 4
  • Potatoes 900 g

Dairy

  • Milk 15 cl
  • Butter 60 g

Pantry

  • Sugaroften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Nutmegoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Lactose

The step by step recipe

  1. Peel the potatoes, cut them into chunks and cook them in salted water. 20 min

    Start with cold water, they'll cook more evenly.

  2. Peel the apples, cut them into wedges and brown them in half the butter with the sugar. 8 min

    Don't move them around too much, they need to caramelize on one side.

  3. Cook the blood sausage in a pan over low heat with no added fat. 12 min

    Over high heat, the skin bursts before the center gets hot.

  4. Mash the drained potatoes with the warm milk, the remaining butter and the nutmeg.

    A potato ricer gives a smoother texture than a hand masher.

  5. Plate the blood sausage over the mash with the apples all around.

    Finish with a twist of black pepper, it balances the sweetness nicely.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick firm apples, the tangy kind sold for baking hold their shape better and won't turn mushy during cooking.
  • Warm the milk before adding it to the potatoes, it gives a smoother, more even mash than cold milk would.
  • Don't prick the sausage more than once before cooking, that's enough to keep it from puffing up and splitting.

The variations

  • Swap the plain blood sausage for an apple seasoned version, it saves you a prep step since the flavor is already built in.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace the sausage with butternut squash slices pan fried in butter, the pairing with apples still works well.
  • For kids in a hurry, slice the sausage into rounds before cooking, they cook faster and are easier to eat.

What to serve it with

  • A well seasoned green salad
  • A glass of dry cider
  • Toasted country bread

Storage

The mashed potatoes and apples keep for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container. Cooked sausage also keeps for 2 days but loses its crispness, so reheat it gently in a pan. The mash freezes well, but the caramelized apples don't freeze as nicely since they release water when thawed.

Questions about this dish

Can I use white pudding instead of blood sausage?

Yes, white pudding pairs well with apples and mashed potatoes too, though the flavor will be milder. Cut the cooking time slightly since white pudding is usually thinner.

What apples work if I can't find tart baking apples?

Golden Delicious or Gala can work as long as they're firm. Avoid juicy apples like Granny Smith, which release too much water while cooking.

Can I make the mashed potatoes ahead of time?

Yes, make them a few hours ahead and reheat gently over low heat, adding a splash of milk if they've thickened. Don't leave them at room temperature for too long.

How do I keep the sausage from bursting while cooking?

Prick it once with a fork before placing it in the pan and always cook it over low heat. High heat makes the skin burst before the inside warms through.

How long does it take to make blood sausage with apples and mashed potatoes?

Count 35 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in blood sausage with apples and mashed potatoes?

About 640 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does blood sausage with apples and mashed potatoes cost?

About €2.50 per serving, or €10.00 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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