Mangu Mash

• 2 cups water, divided
• 2-1/4 tsp. salt, divided
• 3 large green plantains (about 2-1/2 lb.), peeled, cut into 3-inch pieces
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted
• 8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled
• 1 clove garlic, minced

1. Bring 1-1/2 cups of the water and 2 tsp.
2. of the salt to boil in large saucepan on medium-high heat.
3. Add plantains; cook 20 min.
4. or until soft.
5. Reduce heat to medium; cover.
6. Simmer an additional 15 min.
7. Remove from heat; drain.
8. Mash plantains, adding milk and remaining 1/2 cup water until consistency of mashed potatoes.
9. Stir in butter, bacon, garlic and remaining 1/4 tsp.
10. salt.
11. If necessary, return to stovetop to cook on low heat until heated through, stirring occasionally.

water, salt, green plantains, milk, butter, bacon, clove garlic

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/mangu-mash-55983.aspx (may not work)