Best 10 Mashed Potatoes With Wilted Spinach Recipes

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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



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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

4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup diced yellow bell pepper
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
ground black pepper to taste
3 ounces baby spinach leaves
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons bacon bits
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup cream
salt and pepper to taste

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



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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

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND WILTED SPINACH



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup canola oil
2 large red onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup butter
1 bag baby spinach (between 10 ounces and 16 ounces), soaked, well-rinsed and dried

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



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

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.

WILTED GREENS OVER POTATOES



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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

4 cups packed fresh spinach, dandelion, collard, mustard, beet or turnip greens
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
5 thick-sliced bacon strips, diced
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
1/3 cup cider vinegar
Hot mashed potatoes

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



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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.

SMASHED POTATOES WITH SPINACH



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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

1 1/2 lbs red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
water, to cover potatoes
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (6 ounce) bag Baby Spinach
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

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



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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

2 lbs boiling potatoes (preferably Yukon Gold)
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 ounces Baby Spinach (6 cups)

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



Olive-Oil-Mashed Potatoes with Spinach and Basil image

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

4 pounds yukon gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
6 tablespoons (or more) low-salt chicken broth
Coarse kosher salt
1 6-ounce package baby spinach
1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves

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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