Bacon-Spinach Mashed Potatoes

Name: Bacon-Spinach Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 6 slices thick bacon, diced; 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks; 2 garlic cloves, peeled, smashed; 1 (9 ounce) bag fresh spinach; 12 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; salt

7 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

6 slices thick bacon, diced
2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
2 garlic cloves, peeled, smashed
1 (9 ounce) bag fresh spinach
12 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
salt

Directions

1

Saute bacon in a skillet over med-high heat until crisp.
2

Drain on paper towel-lined plate.
3

Boil potatoes and garlic in a large pot of salted water until tender when pierced, about 15 minute Just before draining, stir in spinach to wilt.
4

Drain potatoes, garlic, and spinach; return to pot and cook over low heat 1-2 min to evaporate excess moisture, stirring constantly.
5

Add cream, butter, and prepared bacon, Coarsley crush potatoes with a masherl season with salt.