Best 9 Mashed Potatoes With Spinach Pesto Recipes

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Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. When combined with spinach pesto, they take on a new level of flavor and nutrition. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making mashed potatoes with spinach pesto, along with tips for choosing the best ingredients and variations on the recipe. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at your next gathering, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MASHED POTATOES WITH SPINACH PESTO



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Spinach, garlic, and vegetable stock give this bright green dish as much flavor as it has color!

Provided by Traci

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 red potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
¾ (10 ounce) bag washed fresh spinach
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam for a few minutes. Meanwhile, place garlic, olive oil, vegetable broth, and spinach into a blender. Puree until smooth and set aside.
  • When the potatoes are ready, mash until smooth, then fold in Parmesan cheese, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.6 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 368.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

PESTO MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/2 pounds small red skinned potatoes
Coarse salt
1 cup stock or chicken broth
1 cup prepared store bought pesto

Steps:

  • Cut larger potatoes in half and leave small potatoes whole. Cover potatoes with water and bring water to a boil. Add salt and cook until potatoes are tender 10 to 12 minutes. Drain potatoes and return them to hot pot. Add broth or stock and smash the potatoes up. Add pesto and smash to desired consistency. Serve while hot.

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES WITH SPINACH



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large Idaho potatoes, peeled and diced
2 boxes chopped spinach, defrosted
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup cream
Salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Salt water and boil potatoes until tender 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Squeeze the water from spinach in a clean dish towel.
  • Drain potatoes and melt butter in the hot pot, then add the garlic and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cream, add the spinach, separating the greens as you do. Season greens with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add potatoes to the pot and mash to desired consistency.

CREAMED MASHED POTATOES WITH SPINACH



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Potato     Side     Spinach     Fall     Simmer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lb boiling potatoes (preferably Yukon Gold)
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 oz baby spinach (6 cups)

Steps:

  • Cover potatoes with salted cold water by 1 inchin a large saucepan and simmer, uncovered, until tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • While potatoes are simmering, bring cream, butter, salt, and pepper to a simmer in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and keep warm, covered.
  • Drain potatoes in a colander and cool slightly. Peel potatoes and mash in large saucepan.
  • Stir spinach into warm cream, tossing to coat, and when slightly wilted (after about 1 minute), immediately add to potatoes. Mash potatoes until almost smooth. Serve immediately.

INSTANT SPINACH MASHED POTATOES



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There are several recipes here using potatoes and mashing them for a similar dish but sometimes you don't have the time to make something that looks this good! Here is a quickie substitute for a taste good, looks good dish

Provided by TishT

Categories     Spinach

Time 22m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups water
2/3 cup 2% low-fat milk
3 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups instant mashed potatoes
2 tablespoons cooked bacon, pieces
3 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine spinach, 1/4 cup of water and 1 tsp salt. Cook, covered 10 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain well.
  • In a saucepan combine 1 1/3 cups water with milk and margarine with 1/2 tsp salt.
  • Bring to boiling and remove from heat. Stir in potato flakes. Stir together cooked spinach, potato mixture and bacon pieces.
  • Turn mixture into a 1 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Place under broiler for 1-2 minutes or till cheese melts.

PESTO MASHED POTATOES



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Rich and creamy mashed potatoes get a pop of flavor with a swirl of pesto just before serving. These Pesto Mashed Red Potatoes are a fabulous way to amp up Thanksgiving dinner or dinner on a Tuesday night. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4-1/2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 to 1-1/3 cups heavy whipping cream, warmed
1/3 cup prepared pesto
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash potatoes with butter, salt, pepper and enough cream to achieve desired consistency. Transfer potatoes to a serving dish; swirl pesto sauce into potatoes. Drizzle with olive oil; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SPINACH MASHED POTATOES



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A lot of folks say they don't like spinach-until they try this super side dish. Everyone who has ever tasted it has loved it.-Karen Wald, Dalton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until very tender. Drain well and place in a bowl; mash. Add the sour cream, butter, sugar, salt, pepper and dill; mix well. Stir in spinach., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 387mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SALLY'S SPINACH MASHED POTATOES



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This was one of my mother's best recipes. It is very quick, easy and delicious. A good way for the little ones to eat their spinach!

Provided by Gail Kane

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
6 potatoes, peeled and chopped
½ cup butter
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
  • Cook spinach according to package directions. Place potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes, or until tender but firm. Drain, cool slightly, and mash.
  • In a bowl, mix the spinach, mashed potatoes, butter, sour cream, onion, salt, and dill. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 511.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

SPINACH AND CHEESE MASHED POTATOES



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An Amish dish that is America's Midwestern comfort food at its very best. BF made this for supper with a few low fat substitutions and extra cheese:D Oh so fluffy potatoes with a chewy cheese crust. Make your kids love spinach! Yum! From Lehman's 50th Anniversary Cookbook (2005) based in northeast Ohio.

Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream or 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
2 tablespoons low-fat milk
2 tablespoons butter (optional)
10 ounces fresh spinach or 10 ounces frozen spinach, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons chives, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dill weed (optional)
1 -1 1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese or 1 -1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Peel and cook potatoes (slice 1/2-3/4 inch thick and boil for about 15 minutes) and put through ricer.
  • Add salt, pepper, yogurt or sour cream, milk and butter (if using) to potatoes. Beat well until fluffy.
  • Fold in spinach, chives and dill (if using).
  • Place in lightly greased 8x8 casserole dish or loaf dish, top with cheddar cheese and bake 25-30 minutes or until cheese is browned.
  • Recipe can be prepared a day ahead before final bake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.5, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 8.2, Sodium 853.6, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 4.7, Protein 15.4

Tips:

  • For a smoother pesto, use a food processor or high-powered blender.
  • If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry.
  • To make the pesto ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • When boiling the potatoes, add a pinch of salt to the water to help them cook more evenly.
  • To prevent the potatoes from sticking to the bottom of the pot, stir them occasionally while they are cooking.
  • Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them well and mash them until smooth.
  • For a creamier mashed potato, add a little milk or cream.
  • Season the mashed potatoes with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
  • Garnish the mashed potatoes with chopped fresh parsley or chives before serving.

Conclusion:

Mashed potatoes with spinach pesto is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of creamy mashed potatoes and flavorful pesto is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make the best mashed potatoes with spinach pesto that you've ever tasted. So next time you're looking for a side dish that is both delicious and nutritious, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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