Marvelous Mashed Potatoes With Bacon
Source of Recipe
From "Everything Tastes Better with Bacon" by Sara Perry
List of Ingredients
4 to 6 thick slices smoked bacon (4 to 6 ounces uncooked), cut
crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
2 pounds Idaho or baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick
slices
6 ounces baby spinach
2 tablespoons milk, warmed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup (3 1/2 to 4 ounces) grated Fontina cheese
Coarse (kosher) salt and freshly ground pepperRecipe
In a medium-heavy skillet, cook the bacon pieces over low to
medium-low heat, turning as needed to achieve uniform crispness. Using a
slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel to drain.
In a large saucepan, cover the potatoes with cold, salted water.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and
cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain the
potatoes.
Meanwhile, remove the stems from the spinach, rinse and lightly
shake. Put the spinach in a steamer over boiling water, or put it in a
heavy pan, cover and cook over medium heat, shaking the pan several
times, until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain well. Cool slightly and
squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Set aside.
Mash potatoes in large bowl and add milk and butter and stir until
smooth. Add the cheese, spinach and bacon, and stir until the cheese
melts. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Serves 4 as a side dish.
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