HERBED MASHED POTATO GRATIN

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, julienned
• 1 cup sliced green onions
• 6 cups cold mashed potatoes
• 1/3 cup milk (2%)
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 tsp thyme, crumbled
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cook bacon in a large frypan over medium heat until almost crisp. Drain off all but 2 tbsp fat from frypan.
3. Add green onions and sauté for 1 minute. Add potatoes, milk, parsley, thyme and paprika; combine with a potato masher. Spoon potato mixture into a greased 8 inch square baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
4. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F until cheese is melted and potato mixture is heated through, about 35 - 40 minutes.