Shelly's Recipe

BLUE CHEESE MASHED POTATOES FLORENTINE

Category: Mashed Potatoes

8 oz fresh baby spinach
4 bacon slices, chopped
2 shallots, minced
1 (22 oz) pkg frozen mashed potatoes
2 1/3 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
8 oz crumbled blue cheese, divided

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 sauté 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. Serves 4-6