Bacon-spinach Mashed Potatoes

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

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
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• salt

Recipe

• 1 saute bacon in a skillet over med-high heat until crisp. drain on paper towel-lined plate.
• 2 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.
• 3 drain potatoes, garlic, and spinach; return to pot and cook over low heat 1-2 min to evaporate excess moisture, stirring constantly.
• 4 add cream, butter, and prepared bacon, coarsley crush potatoes with a masherl season with salt.