Applebee's Bacon Scallion Mashed Potatoes Recipe

• 2 lb all purpose potatoes peeled, and cut into 1" cubes
• 4 x garlic cloves peeled
• 5 x strips bacon cut 1/2" pcs
• 1 c. thinly-sliced scallions
• 1/2 c. 1% low-fat lowfat milk warmed
• 1/2 c. reduced-fat lowfat sour cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper

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