Friday, September 26, 2008

Applebee's Bacon Scallion Mashed Potatoes

2 Lbs. potatoes - peeled, cut into 1" cubes
4 cloves garlic - peeled
5 strips bacon - cut into 1/2" pieces
1 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/2 cup low-fat milk - warmed
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper

In a large pot, cover potatoes and garlic with lightly salted water.
Boil until potatoes are fork tender.
Fry bacon in skillet until crisp; drain on paper towels.
Pour out all but 1 tsp. bacon grease from pan.
Add scallions to grease, sauté until soft, but not brown.
Add bacon.-Drain potatoes and return to pot.
Mash potatoes with milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
Stir in bacon and scallions.
Reheat, if necessary, before serving.

Serves 4