APPLEBEE'S BACON SCALLION MASHED POTATOES

Applebee's Bacon Scallion Mashed Potatoes image

Provided by ann wilson

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 clove garlic, peeled=2 tsp. minced
5 strips of bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 c thinly sliced scallions
1/2 c low-fat milk, warmed
1/2 c low fat sour cream
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps:

1. 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 teaspoon of bacon grease from the pan. Add scallions to the grease and saute until soft, but not brown. Add bacon.
2. Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Mash potatoes with milk, sour cream, salt and pepper. Stir in the bacon and scallions. Reheat if necessary before serving.