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Green Onion & Bacon Mashed Potatoes

Source of Recipe


Southern Living Favorites, Spring 2002






List of Ingredients



• 4 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  
• 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
  
• 6 to 8 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
  
• 4 green onions, chopped
  
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
  
• 1/2 cup sour cream
  
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
  
• 1-1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 tsp pepper
  






Instructions



1. Combine potatoes and water to cover in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil, and cook 25 minutes or until tender. Drain.
   
   
2. Mash potatoes with a fork or potato masher; stir in cheese and remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.
   
   Makes 6 to 8 servings.
   
   






Final Comments


* To Lighten: Substitute shredded light Mexican cheese blend, reduced-fat bacon, and nonfat sour cream; reduce butter to 2 tablespoons.