Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes Florentine

Directions

1. Remove large stems from spinach.
2. Saute/fry bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat till crisp; remove and drain bacon, reserving drippings in skillet. Add in shallots to skillet, and saute/fry till tender; remove from skillet. Add in spinach, and saute/fry 4 to 5 min or possibly till wilted. Set aside.
3. Combine mashed potatoes, lowfat milk, and butter in a 2-qt microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 15 min, stirring once. Let stand 2 min. 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.
5. This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.
6. Comments: A bed of spinach and a sprinkling of cheese delivers an old favorite.