Instructions

In a large pot, cover potatoes and garlic with lightly salted water.
-Boil until potatoes are fork tender.
-Fry bacon in skillet until crisp; drain on paper towels.
-Pour out all but 1 tsp. bacon grease from pan.
-Add scallions to grease, saute until soft, but not brown. Add bacon.
-Drain potatoes and return to pot.
-Mash potatoes with milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Stir in bacon and scallions.
-Reheat, if necessary, before serving.