Bacon-Scallion Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 lb. all purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 5 strips bacon, cut into ½ in. pieces
- 1 c. thinly sliced scallions
- ½ c. milk, warmed (can use 1% )
- ½ c. sour cream (can use reduced fat)
- 1 t. salt
- ¼ t. pepper
Instructions
Cook potatoes and garlic in large pot with lightly salted water to cover 13-15 minutes until potatoes are fork tender.
Meanwhile, fry bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium low heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Pour off all but
1-tsp. drippings. Add scallions, sauté 1 minute or until soft, but not brown. Add bacon. Drain potatoes well and return to pot. Mash, adding milk, sour cream, salt and pepper. With a wooden spoon, beat in bacon and scallions. Reheat, if
necessary.
Meanwhile, fry bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium low heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Pour off all but
1-tsp. drippings. Add scallions, sauté 1 minute or until soft, but not brown. Add bacon. Drain potatoes well and return to pot. Mash, adding milk, sour cream, salt and pepper. With a wooden spoon, beat in bacon and scallions. Reheat, if
necessary.
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Date
December 8, 2003
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Mashed Potatoes