• 2 slices raw bacon, cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
• 1 cup shredded hash browns
• 1 cup mashed potatoes
• 1 cup baking mix
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg. lightly beaten

In a non-stick skillet, brown bacon and green onions.  Remove onto paper towel, reserving one teaspoon bacon grease.  In a large bowl, stir together potatoes, baking mix, cheese, bacon and onions.  Stir in milk and egg until moistened.  Heat bacon grease and spoon in four generous 1/4 cups of mixture.  Flatten into round dishes and cook for approximately two minutes on each side until golden brown.

• 2 cups mint chocolate ice cream
• 1 cup milk
• whipped topping & mini chocolate chips

Combine ice cream and milk in blender, blend until smooth.  Pour into glasses.  Top with whipped topping; sprinkle with mini chocolate chips.  Makes 2 servings.