Ingredients:
8 ounces fresh baby spinach
4 slices bacon, chopped
2 shallots, minced
1 (22 ounce) packages 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:
REMOVE large stems from spinach.
SAUTE bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; remove and drain bacon, reserving drippings in skillet. Add shallots to skillet, and saute until tender; remove from skillet. Add spinach, and saute 4 to 5 minutes or until wilted. Set aside.
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.
ARRANGE spinach around edges of a serving plate. Spoon potatoes in center, and sprinkle with remaining blue cheese. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Servings: 4-6
Time preparation: 5 min.
Time total: 25 min.