Bacon Scallion Mashed Potatoes Like Applebees Food

MASHED POTATOES WITH SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Combine the mashed potatoes with the scallions, salt, pepper, milk and add 1 tablespoon melted butter. Mix well.
• Place the mixture in a heat-proof serving dish and smooth the top, using the prongs of a fork. Pour melted butter over the top and brown under the broiler.

APPLEBEE'S BACON SCALLION MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot, cover potatoes and garlic with lightly salted water. Boil until potatoes are fork tender. Fry bacon in skillet until crisp; drain on paper towels. Pour out all but 1 teaspoon of bacon grease from the pan. Add scallions to the grease and saute until soft, but not brown. Add bacon.
• 2. Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Mash potatoes with milk, sour cream, salt and pepper. Stir in the bacon and scallions. Reheat if necessary before serving.

BACON-CHEDDAR MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook 1/2 pound chopped bacon until crisp. Make Classic Mash; replace half of the butter with 2 to 4 tablespoons bacon drippings. Fold in some bacon; sprinkle the rest on top.
• Add 1/2 pound grated sharp cheddar and 1/4 cup each minced parsley and scallions.
• Classic Mash: Cover 2 pounds whole russet or Yukon gold potatoes with cold salted water; simmer 45 minutes. Drain, peel and mash with 1/2 to 1 stick butter. Add 1 cup hot milk, and salt and pepper; mash until smooth and fluffy.

APPLEBEE'S GARLIC MASHED POTATOES (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Place a single layer of garlic cloves on a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil and wrap tightly.
• Roast in 400F degree preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes or until soft.
• Unwrap and let cool until touchable.
• Peel cloves and mash with potatoes when they are ready.
• Wash and rinse potatoes under cold water.
• It is not necessary to peel potatoes, unless you desire.
• In large sauce pan (or pot), bring red potatoes to a slow boil for approximately 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and drain in colander.
• In pan or bowl, combine potatoes, peeled and roasted garlic cloves, and all other ingredients and mash with a potato masher.
• Keep warm.