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Swiss Rösti with Apples and Bacon

Name: Swiss Rösti with Apples and Bacon
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brunch
Ingredients: 6 medium waxy potatoes, peeled; 3 tbsp butter, unsalted; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 6 slices bacon, diced; 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp honey; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

This traditional Swiss rösti is enhanced with crispy bacon and tender apples, creating a deliciously balanced dish that's perfect for brunch or a comforting main course.

4.3(924 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·July 30, 2025

Swiss Rösti with Apples and Bacon — Brunch served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Rösti

For the Bacon & Apple Mix

For the Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 523 kcal
Protein: 12.5 g
Carbs: 79 g
Fat: 15.5 g
Fiber: 9.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2091 kcal
Protein: 50 g
Carbs: 316 g
Fat: 62 g
Fiber: 39 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
6 medium waxy potatoes peeled	1170	30	240	0	30
3 tbsp butter unsalted	300	0	0	33	0
1/2 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground	2	0	1	0	1
6 slices bacon diced	240	18	0	18	0
2 medium apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced	190	0	52	1	8
1 tbsp lemon juice	4	0	1	0	0
1 tbsp honey	64	0	17	0	0
1/4 cup sour cream	120	2	5	10	0
2 tbsp fresh chives chopped	1	0	0	0	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Potatoes

1
Grate the Potatoes
Grate the potatoes using the large holes of a box grater.
2
Remove Moisture
Place the grated potatoes in a clean cloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
3
Season
Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.

Cooking the Bacon & Apples

1
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy.
Tip: Be careful not to overheat the skillet to avoid burning the bacon.
2
Cook Apples
Add apples, lemon juice, and honey, cooking until apples are tender.
Tip: Use the bacon drippings to add flavor to the rösti.
3
Set Aside
Remove from heat and set aside.

How to Make Swiss Rösti with Apples and Bacon

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Layering the Rösti
Spread half of the grated potatoes in an even layer in a hot, buttered skillet.
2
Adding the Filling
Spread the bacon and apple mixture over the potatoes.
3
Completing the Rösti
Top with the remaining potatoes, pressing down gently to form a cake.
4
Timing
Sautéing Bacon & Apples: 10 min; Cooking Rösti Layer: 10 min each side.
5
Heat Guide
Initial Sauté: Medium; Rösti Cooking: Medium-Low.