Bacon-Spinach Mashed Potatoes

By carol gorman

Ingredients

• 2 lb. (900 g) Yukon gold potatoes (about 6), peeled, cut into chunks
• 1 Tbsp. non-hydrogenated margarine
• 1/3 cup fully cooked bacon pieces
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups tightly packed baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup Philadelphia Herb & Garlic Cream Cheese Product

Preparation

Step 1

Cook potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 15 to 20 min. or until potatoes are tender.

Meanwhile, melt margarine in large skillet on medium heat. Add bacon and garlic; cook 2 min., stirring frequently. Add spinach; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or just until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat.
Drain potatoes; return to pan. Add cream cheese product; mash potato mixture. Stir in spinach mixture.