Spinach Mashed Potatoes
These fluffy and creamy spinach mashed potatoes pack so much goodness! They are delicious and garlicky, and are made with sautéd fresh spinach.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 344kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach packed and roughly chopped
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 ½ pounds Russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup half-and-half plus more as needed
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- Garlic powder to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, enough to fully submerge the potatoes. Then, add the potatoes and bring back to a boil. Cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain.
- Press the cooked potatoes through a potato ricer. This will make them extra fluffy and smooth. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter with half-and-half until melted and warm. Set aside.
- In the medium pot, sauté the minced garlic with 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Then cook the spinach until just softened, just a few minutes. If there's any excess moisture, absorb that with paper towel.
- Add the riced potatoes into the pot with the spinach. Then, add in the melted butter and half-and-half liquid mixture, and stir everything until creamy and evenly combined. If needed, add more half-and-half.
- Season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use a potato ricer for best results. It makes the fluffiest, creamiest, and smoothest mashed potatoes.
- You can also use a potato masher, but you may have a few chunks here and there.
- Half-and-half or heavy cream can be used. If you don't have either, whole milk is fine too.
- Fresh vs. frozen spinach: I use fresh spinach for best flavors, but you can also use frozen. Thaw and squeeze out any excess water before using.
- Russet potatoes are best here to get that fluffy texture. Yukon golds will work too, yielding a creamier texture.
Disclaimer: Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only.
Nutrition
Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 965mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2487IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 2mg