Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes Florentine Recipe

1. 1

   Remove large stems from spinach.

2. 2

   Saute/fry bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat till crisp; remove and drain bacon, reserving drippings in skillet.

3. 3

   Add in shallots to skillet, and saute/fry till tender; remove from skillet.

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   Add in spinach, and saute/fry 4 to 5 min or possibly till wilted.

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   Set aside.

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   Combine mashed potatoes, lowfat milk, and butter in a 2-qt microwave-safe bowl.

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   Microwave at HIGH 15 min, stirring once.

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   Let stand 2 min.

9. 9

   Stir in bacon, shallots, and half of crumbled blue cheese.

10. 10

    Arrange spinach around edges of a serving plate.

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    Spoon potatoes in center, and sprinkle with remaining blue cheese.

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    This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.

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    Comments: A bed of spinach and a sprinkling of cheese delivers an old favorite.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.