Post by chief_cook2 on Apr 30, 2003 8:05:05 GMT -6
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
8 ounces fresh baby spinach
4 bacon slices, chopped
2 shallots, minced
1 (22-ounce) package frozen mashed potatoes
2 1/3 cups milk
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter or margarine
8 ounces crumbled blue cheese, divided
REMOVE large stems from spinach.
SAUTÉ bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; remove and drain bacon, reserving drippings in skillet. Add shallots to skillet, and sauté 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. Makes 4 to 6 servings.