Bacon-Scallion Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 lb. all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 5 strips bacon, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 c. thinly sliced scallions
• 1/2 c. 1% low-fat milk, warmed
• 1/2 c. reduced-fat sour cream
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground pepper