Mashed potatoes with wilted spinach is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes and spinach, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you like your mashed potatoes creamy or chunky, plain or seasoned, there is a recipe out there for you. With so many different variations available, you are sure to find the perfect mashed potatoes with wilted spinach recipe to suit your taste.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
SPINACH-INFUSED MASHED POTATOES
This recipe brings the advantages of spinach into the world of the popular, well loved mashed potato!
Provided by Aslan
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the 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 dry for a minute or two.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the red and yellow bell pepper, and cook until the peppers begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the flour, and cook for 3 minutes more. Pour in the chicken broth, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Season to taste with black pepper.
- Once the potatoes have finished draining, return them to the pot along with the baby spinach, Parmesan cheese, bacon bits, and garlic; mash until smooth. Fold in the butter and cream until incorporated and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve the mashed potatoes alongside the bell pepper gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 44.9 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 230.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
SPINACH MASHED POTATOES
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
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
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
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
ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND WILTED SPINACH
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a mixing bowl, season potatoes with salt and pepper and toss with oil to coat. Place on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove briefly from oven and toss in onions, and return to oven to roast until potatoes are tender, approximately another 20 minutes. Transfer roasted potato mixture to a bowl. Drizzle honey over potatoes, add butter, mixing well, and then gently toss in spinach. The heat from the potatoes will wilt the spinach.
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES WITH SPINACH
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
WILTED GREENS OVER POTATOES
This recipe is representative of my Pennsylvania Dutch heritage. I remember not liking this dish as a child, but I've become fond of it over the years. -Bonnie Black, Sligo, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring greens and 2 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-8 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside. , In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, discarding drippings. , In a small bowl, combine flour and sugar; stir in the milk, salt and remaining water until smooth. Pour into skillet and bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Add the vinegar, greens and bacon; heat through. Serve over mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CREAMED MASHED POTATOES WITH SPINACH
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
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.
SMASHED POTATOES WITH SPINACH
I haven't tried this one yet but it looks and sounds fabulous! If you try it before I do, let me know what you think! ZWT 3: U.S. and Ireland (potatoes)
Provided by lucid501
Categories Spinach
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place potatoes, garlic, and enough water to cover in a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook, covered, until the potatoes are fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Add in the spinach, stirring, just until wilted.
- Drain the potatoes, garlic, and spinach.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and add sour cream.
- Mash with a potato masher until the mixture is chunky.
- Stir in the chives, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.7, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 495.6, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 2, Protein 5.5
CREAMED MASHED POTATOES WITH SPINACH
Boy, do we loves potatoes and spinach. When I came across this recipe from Gourmet from 2001, I had to make it, and darn, if it isn't GREAT! I have made a few adaptations, but this is pretty close to the original.Cooks Notes: You may wish to substitute the heavy cream with 1 or 2% milk, I have even used non fat sour cream and thrown in a few cloves of roasted garlic. ZWT REGION: The Netherlands.
Provided by kiwidutch
Categories Spinach
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cover potatoes with salted cold water by 1 inch in 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.7, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 63.7, Sodium 625.4, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 5.8
OLIVE-OIL-MASHED POTATOES WITH SPINACH AND BASIL
Provided by Diane Rossen Worthington
Categories Potato Side Easter Passover Thanksgiving Quick & Easy High Fiber Basil Spinach Low Cholesterol Christmas Eve Potluck Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain; return to pot. Stir over low heat until excess moisture evaporates, 1 to 2 minutes. Using potato masher, mash warm potatoes. Mix in 6 tablespoons oil and 6 tablespoons chicken broth and stir to blend. Season to taste with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add spinach and toss 1 minute. Add basil leaves and toss until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Transfer mixture to sieve set over bowl. Drain well. DO AHEAD: Potatoes and spinach mixture can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand separately at room temperature.
- Rewarm potatoes, adding more broth to moisten as needed. Stir in spinach mixture. Mound potatoes in bowl and serve.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-washed and chopped spinach.
- For a smoother texture, use a ricer or potato masher.
- If you don't have sour cream, you can use plain yogurt or crème fraîche.
- To make the dish vegan, omit the butter and use olive oil instead.
- Serve the mashed potatoes with your favorite protein and vegetables.
Conclusion:
Mashed potatoes with wilted spinach is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and nutritious. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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