Applebee's Bacon-Scallion Mashed Potatoes

By cdrier

Ingredients

• 2 pounds all purpose potatoes peeled, and cut into 1" cubes
• 4 garlic cloves peeled
• 5 strips *Drier's*bacon cut 1/2" pieces
• 1 cup thinly-sliced scallions
• 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk warmed
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cook potatoes and garlic in large pot with lightly salted water to cover 13 to 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 teaspoon 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.

This recipe yields 4 servings.