Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Bacon & Scallions

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Bacon & Scallions

adapted from Food Network

Not everyone in our house is on Weight Watchers. My 18 yo. son requested mashed potatoes so I elevated them with cheese, bacon and scallions.

Makes 3 servings                                                   10 WW Blue points / serving

1 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

1/2 cup fat free milk

2 Tbsp. butter

1/2 cup. reduced fat shredded Mexican blend cheese

2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

1 scallion, chopped

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, cook until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
2. Put the potatoes through a ricer* returning them to the pot.
3. Heat the milk and butter together until the butter is melted.
4. Add the milk mixture, bacon, cheese and scallions to the potatoes and stir to combine and allow the cheese to melt.
5. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Enjoy!

* If you don't have a ricer, you can mash with a potato masher or fork.