Smashed Potato and Spinach Bake

Ingredients

• 6 medium baking potatoes, peeled and chopped

• 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 crushed garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives or 1 tablespoon dried chives
• 2 tablespoons bacon bits (freshly cooked would probably be better)
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 and grease a 1.5 quart casserole.

2. 2

   Boil potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and mash.

3. 3

   Combine potatoes with spinach, sour cream, milk, garlic, chives, bacon, and S&P.

4. 4

   Stir in half the cheese.

5. 5

   Put into prepared casserole and top with remaining cheese.

6. 6

   Bake 30 minutes and enjoy!