Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes Florentine |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Bacon, taters, blue cheese, spinach... this dish is only a European vacation short of a perfect experience! Ingredients:
8 ounces fresh baby spinach |
4 slices bacon, chopped |
2 shallots, minced |
1 (22 ounce) package frozen mashed potatoes (or freshly made if you prefer, i do!) |
2 1/3 cups milk |
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine |
8 ounces crumbled blue cheese, divided |
Directions:
1. REMOVE large stems from spinach.
2. SAUTÉ bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; remove and drain bacon, reserving drippings in skillet. Add shallots to skillet, and sauté until tender; remove from skillet. Add spinach, and sauté 4 to 5 minutes or until wilted. Set aside.
3. COMBINE mashed potatoes, milk, and butter in a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 15 minutes, stirring once. Let stand 2 minutes. Stir in bacon, shallots, and half of crumbled blue cheese.
4. ARRANGE spinach around edges of a serving plate. Spoon potatoes in center, and sprinkle with remaining blue cheese. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
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