Ricotta Spinach Bacon Mash

Creamy mashed potatoes combined with the rich flavors of ricotta cheese, savory bacon, and nutritious spinach create a deliciously indulgent side dish thats perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 6 slices bacon, diced
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes

While the potatoes are boiling, cook the diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy

Remove bacon from skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet

Add chopped spinach to the skillet with the bacon fat and saut until wilted, about 2-3 minutes

Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and return them to the pot

Add butter, milk, ricotta cheese, cooked bacon, and sauted spinach to the pot with the potatoes

Mash everything together until smooth and well combined

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Serve hot, garnished with extra bacon if desired