Mock Fillet Mignon

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil if meat is lean
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper
• 4 strips bacon
• 1 can mushroom pieces drained (4oz)
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 dash red pepper sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper

Combine meat, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well. Shape into 4 patties. Wrap each with bacon, fasten with toothpicks. Cook on grill 10 to 15 minutes on each side or to desired doneness. Serve with sauce made by sautéing mushrooms in melted butter and adding seasonings.


Garlic Mashed Potatoes

• 7 cups cubed peeled baking potatoes
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1/2 cup low-fat milk, (2%)
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Place potatoes and garlic in a saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer 20 minutes; drain. Return potatoes and garlic to pan. Add remaining ingredients; beat at medium speed of a mixer until smooth.