Spinach mashed potatoes are a colorful and delicious twist on the classic mashed potato dish. They are easy to make and can be served as a side dish or as a main course. The addition of spinach provides a boost of nutrients and adds a vibrant green color to the potatoes. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or for a special occasion. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a beginner, this article will provide you with all the information you need to create the perfect spinach mashed potato dish.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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.
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES WITH SPINACH
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
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.
COD CROQUETTES, SWEET RED PEPPER GRAVY, AND MASHED POTATOES WITH SPINACH
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Put a lid on the pot and bring the water up to a boil. Salt water and cook potatoes until tender, 15 minutes.
- Bring 1/2-inch water to a simmer in a large nonstick skillet. Zest a lemon and reserve. Cut lemon and season the fish the some lemon juice and salt and add to the simmering water. Cover pan and cook fish 8 minutes.
- Remove and flake fish into a bowl. Discard water and wipe out pan, returning it to heat over medium flame and add 1/4 cup vegetable oil. To the fish, add reserved lemon zest, seafood seasoning, celery, onion, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper to fish. Add egg and 1 cup of the bread crumbs. Form 8 fish patties and toss in remaining bread crumbs to set the patties.
- Add 1/4 cup vegetable oil to the cleaned out pan and heat over medium flame.
- Cook patties in the oil for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden and reserve under foil or in warm oven. Return skillet to heat again over medium flame and melt in 2 tablespoons of butter then add the red bell peppers and shallots and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add in flour and cook a minute more. Whisk in broth, thicken, and season with salt and pepper to make savory red pepper gravy.
- Drain cooked potatoes and return to hot pot. Add in remaining butter, garlic and 1/4 cup cream or half & half. Mash and season the potatoes with salt and pepper. Fold in spinach leaves until they all wilt into potatoes.
- To serve, pile spinach mashers on plates and top with patties and gravy.
MASHED POTATOES WITH SPINACH PESTO
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
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
ROASTED CHICKEN WITH FRESH GARLIC AND SPINACH STUFFED UNDER THE SKIN AND WILD MUSHROOM MASHED POTATOES
Steps:
- Mix thoroughly and reserve for seasoning the chicken.
- Preheat oven to 340 degrees. Brown off the garlic lightly in olive oil and place to the side. Then saute your spinach quickly until starts to wilt. Remove from the flame and add to lightly browned garlic. Chill. Slide your fingers in between the skin and the breast meat of the chicken. Neatly slide your spinach and garlic mixture in between the skin and the breast meat. Truss your chicken and lightly sprinkle some of your herb mixture over the top of chicken and rub with olive oil. Bake in a pre-heated 340 degree oven for about 45 minutes.
- While the potatoes are still warm add your heated milk, butter, mushrooms, and demi-glace. Mix thoroughly until incorporated.
SPINACH & ARTICHOKE MASHED POTATOES
It's spinach & artichoke dip meets mashed potatoes in heavenly harmony. You'll never want one without the other again!
Provided by DreamoBway
Categories Low Protein
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cover potatoes in cold, salted water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes or until soft.
- Meanwhile, puree half of the artichoke hearts in a food processor. Set aside.
- Roughly chop remaining artichokes. Set aside.
- Defrost spinach. Thoroughly squeeze dry and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Drain potatoes. Return to the saucepan. Add the pureed artichokes, margarine, parmesan cheese, sour cream, milk, and garlic to the potatoes. Blend with a hand mixer until creamy.
- Fold in chopped artichokes and spinach. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
INSTANT SPINACH MASHED POTATOES
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
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.
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
MASHED POTATOES WITH WILTED SPINACH
One of the ways I can get my kids to eat spinach (most of the time) is when I add it to mashed potatoes. Just one step on from regular mashed potatoes gets a healthier side for all! I served these with my toad-in-the-hole.
Provided by Who Needs A Cape?
Categories Vegetables
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. For full recipe, please visit: http://whoneedsacape.com/2013/03/mashed-potatoes-with-wilted-spinach/
- 2. #whoneedsacape #spinach #mashedpotatoes #sidedish
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
Tips:
- Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and color. Baby spinach works well, as it is tender and cooks quickly.
- Add the spinach to the potatoes towards the end of the cooking time. This will prevent it from overcooking and becoming mushy.
- Use a potato ricer or food mill to create smooth and creamy mashed potatoes. This will help to incorporate the spinach evenly and prevent any lumps.
- Season the mashed potatoes to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as thyme, rosemary, or nutmeg, to taste.
- Serve the mashed potatoes immediately, while they are still hot and creamy. They can be garnished with additional fresh spinach, grated Parmesan cheese, or chopped bacon.
Conclusion:
Spinach mashed potatoes are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy mashed potatoes, give this recipe a try!
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