Bacon-Spinach Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 9 oz baby spinach leaves 
• 5 slices oscar mayer bacon 
• 8 oz philadelphia chive & onion cream cheese spread 
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 lb yukon gold potatoes peeled cut into chunks ( 6)

Equipment

• frying pan
• paper towels
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Cook potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 15 to 20 min. or until tender.
2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp.
3. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in skillet.
4. Drain bacon on paper towels.
5. Add garlic to drippings in skillet; cook 2 min., stirring frequently.
6. Add spinach; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or just until spinach is wilted.
7. Remove from heat. Crumble bacon; stir into spinach mixture.
8. Drain potatoes; return to pan.
9. Add cream cheese spread; mash potato mixture. Stir in spinach mixture.