Peel and cut potatoes into chunks. Boil potatoes with whole cloves of garlic in salted water until tender.

While potatoes are cooking place bacon in skillet over medium-high heat and cook until crisp. Drain on paper towels.

When potatoes are tender stir in spinach to wilt. Drain potatoes, garlic and spinach. Return to pot and cook another couple minutes until all water evaporates. Stir occasionally.

Add cream, butter and cooked bacon. Mash potatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Top hot mashed potatoes with cheddar cheese.