Best 10 Quick Spinach And Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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Spinach and mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This delectable combination offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, providing a filling and satisfying meal. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a hearty dish to serve at a special occasion, this article will provide you with the best recipes for cooking spinach and mashed potatoes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

MASHED POTATOES WITH SPINACH AND CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds russet or baking potatoes, peeled
1/4 pound bacon, diced
4 cups (packed) stemmed washed spinach leaves
1 cup good veal stock or heavy cream
Approximately 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Dice the potatoes coarsely and boil them until tender.
  • While the potatoes are boiling, render the bacon slowly. When it starts to brown add the spinach, raise the heat and evaporate all of the liquid.
  • Drain the potatoes and mash them with stock or heavy cream until you have the desired consistency. Fold in spinach and bacon and add cheese to taste. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Reheat leftovers in a microwave oven or in a double boiler.

MASHED POTATOES WITH SPINACH AND CHEESE



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Cheese     Potato     Side     Spinach     Winter     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 6-ounce bags fresh baby spinach
4 pounds white-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 1/4 cups (or more) warm whole milk
3 cups grated Gruy re cheese (about 12 ounces)

Steps:

  • Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add baby spinach from four 6-ounce bags and cook 1 minute. Drain well. Squeeze out as much water as possible from spinach. Set spinach aside.
  • Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 30 minutes. Drain well. Return potatoes to pot and mash until almost smooth. Set pot over low heat. Add butter and stir until melted. Gradually add 1 1/4 cups milk, mashing until smooth. Add cheese and reserved spinach and stir until cheese melts. Thin with more milk, if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer potatoes to bowl.

SPINACH POTATOES



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This potato dish is considered a special treat even by my grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It came to me from a dear friend who was raised on a farm in Kansas, and it's one of my personal favorites. The creamy spuds, spinach and melted cheese provide down-home flavor that can't be beat. It's a great side to bring to a potluck.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 to 8 potatoes, peeled and diced
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons minced chives
1-1/4 teaspoons dill weed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the potatoes, sour cream, butter, sugar, salt and pepper. Add the spinach, chives and dill. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

QUICK SPINACH AND MASHED POTATOES



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This was special comfort food my mom made for my brother and myself. I just took it a couple of modern steps forward to make it easy...still just as tasty!

Provided by Happy Harry 2

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large potatoes, white or 4 large russet potatoes
2 (4 ounce) jars Baby Spinach, jr.style
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2-1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon fresh nutmeg, ground (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel and large dice the potatoes.
  • Place in large pot, add enough water to cover potaotes by two inches. Bring to a boil, turn down to medium and cook until fork-tender.
  • Drain cooked potatoes and return to hot pot. Turn heat to lowest setting.
  • Add butter and mash well or leave with small lumps.
  • Combine rest of ingredients and blend. Heat through.
  • Serve hot.
  • This makes a nice lunch. Serve with chilled sliced beef tomatoes topped with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with grated cheese as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.6, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 16.8, Sodium 412.1, Carbohydrate 68.2, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 4.7, Protein 10.2

Tips:

  • Save time: Pre-cook potatoes and mash them ahead of time to save time when assembling the dish.
  • Enhance flavor: Use flavorful cheeses like Parmesan or sharp cheddar to add extra depth of flavor to the potato mixture.
  • Add texture: Incorporate crispy bacon or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
  • Experiment with herbs: Use fresh or dried herbs like garlic, thyme, or rosemary to infuse the mashed potatoes with aromatic flavors.
  • Perfect consistency: Add milk or cream gradually to achieve the desired consistency for the mashed potatoes. Over-mashing can result in a gluey texture.
  • Season well: Don't be afraid to season the spinach and mashed potatoes generously with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings until you're satisfied.
  • Garnish beautifully: Before serving, sprinkle some chopped fresh herbs, grated Parmesan cheese, or toasted nuts on top for a visually appealing presentation.

Conclusion:

The spinach and mashed potato combination is a versatile and delicious side dish that can complement various main courses. With its creamy, cheesy, and flavorful profile, it's a sure crowd-pleaser. By following the tips mentioned above, you can elevate this classic dish to the next level, creating a memorable culinary experience. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or simply looking for a comforting meal, this spinach and mashed potato recipe is guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to whip up this delightful dish that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

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