Bacon Scallion Mashed Potatoes like Applebee's

Ingredients

• 2 lbs potatoes, peeled,cut into 1 ",cubes
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 5 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 ",pieces
• 1 cup thinly sliced scallion
• 1/2 cup milk, warmed (can use low-fat)
• 1/2 cup sour cream (can use low-fat)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pot, cover potatoes and garlic with lightly salted water.

2. 2

   Boil until potatoes are fork tender.

3. 3

   Fry bacon in skillet until crisp; drain on paper towels.

4. 4

   Pour out all but 1 tsp bacon grease from pan.

5. 5

   Add scallions to grease, saute until soft, but not brown.

6. 6

   Add bacon.

7. 7

   Drain potatoes and return to pot.

8. 8

   Mash potatoes with milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper.

9. 9

   Stir in bacon and scallions.

10. 10

    Reheat, if necessary, before serving.