Ingredients: 8 ounces fresh baby spinach 4 bacon slices, chopped 2 shallots, minced 1 (22-ounce) package frozen mashed potatoes 2 1/3 cups milk 1/4 cup butter or margarine 8 ounces crumbled blue cheese, divided Directions:1. Remove large stems from spinach. 2. 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 sautй until tender; remove from skillet. Add spinach, and sautй 4 to 5 minutes or until wilted. Set aside. 3. 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. 4. Arrange spinach around edges of a serving plate. Spoon potatoes in center, and sprinkle with remaining blue cheese. |