HOW TO MAKE APPLEBEE’S BACON

HOW TO MAKE APPLEBEE’S BACON SCALLION MASHED POTATOES

2 lbs. potatoes  peeled, cut into 1" cubes
4 cloves garlic  peeled
5 strips bacon  cut into 1/2" pieces
1 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/2 cup low fat milk  warmed
1/2 cup low fat sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

HOW TO MAKE APPLEBEE’S BACON SCALLION MASHED POTATOES

HOW TO PREPARE APPLEBEE’S BACON SCALLION MASHED POTATOES

1.   In a large pot, cover potatoes and garlic with lightly salted water.
2.   Boil until potatoes are fork tender.
3.   Fry bacon in skillet until crisp; drain on paper towels.
4.   Pour out all but 1 teaspoon bacon grease from pan.
5.   Add scallions to grease, sauté until soft, but not brown. Add bacon.
6.   Drain potatoes and return to pot.
7.   Mash potatoes with milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Stir in bacon and scallions.
8.   Reheat, if necessary, before serving