Monday, December 17, 2012

Spinach Mashed Potatoes


                  There is no greater comfort food than potatoes. It's like a hug in a bowl.
             I came up with this with you all in mind. Holiday dinner is fast approaching and
             this needs to be on your holiday menu. It will make everything taste better. It is -
             so dreamy and creamy. The spinach gives it an added touch of decadence. enjoy!!!

                                                            Spinach Mashed Potatoes
         
                                                        1 (5 pound bag) of Yukon gold potatoes
                                                        6 ounce bag of spinach
                                                        3 green onion, chopped
                                                        1 stick of butter
                                                        3 ounces cream cheese
                                                        1/2 cup of half and half
                                                        2 garlic cloves
                                                        Salt and pepper

          1) Peel potatoes and garlic place them in a pot of cold water, add salt and boil for
          about 45 minutes....Place the spinach and green onions in the boiling potatoes and
          cook for about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.
          2) Mash everything in pot and add butter, cream cheese, half and half, salt and
          pepper.
     
             Serve with you holiday meal. It would go great with roast beef or ham.
                                 

30 comments:

  1. You are right. There is almost no greater comfort than mashed potatoes. Adding spinach, just makes you want to eat more.

    Happy Holidays to you and your family.

    Velva

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  2. A bowl of mashed potatoes - one of my favorite foods of all time! I really could eat just a bowl of this with a heap of butter and be happy.

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  3. Yum!! so trying this for the holidays !!

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  4. Ohhhh.......I adore this!!!! I will be making this:) thanks Val:)

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  5. Can I eat this as a meal alone? Fantastic ;).

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  6. Ooh great idea! This looks lovely :)

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  7. I never thought of this, what a great idea!

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  8. oh bless your heart! totally gonna make this with to accompany our prime rib dinner : ) You had me at a stick of butta : )

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  9. Oh boy! Get in my bellay!! I'm sooo making these!! Thanks Val!

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  10. Oh girl! You've done your magic again!

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  11. Mashed potatoes are my weakness... if I could eat them everyday without exploding I would! This version looks delicious... will try it as a side with our Christmas dinner :)

    xxx
    Jenna

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  12. YUMMY!!! I love mashed potatoes any way.

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  13. I love this idea to add an extra punch to mashed potatoes. These would be perfect for my meatballs.

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  14. YUM! Need I say more? easy, quick and delicious

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  15. yum! I ventured out of my normal the other day and made kale salt and vinegar mashed potatoes. I was pleased haha so I'll have to try this combo!

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  16. I add spinach or kale to everything these days, so this is a fantastic idea!

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  17. Oh my Goodness, these potatoes are more than comfort food! They sound so flavorful! Definitely on my MUST TRY list!

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  18. I am in love with potatoes, this sounds perfect to make for Christmas dinner

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  19. you have nooooooooo idea how up my alley this meal is. Oh my. YUMMMMMY.

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  20. Heck you add spinach and it makes it health food, duh! :) I would love a big bowl of this right now.

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  21. This sounds SO good...totally have to try this!!

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  22. WOW! This looks so yummy and my entire family is crazy over anything "potatoes" I may have to try this with our Christmas dinner! Ah, you are the best!

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  23. I do love me some mashed potatoes although I rarely EVER make them. I'll have to put these on my list to make though!! Adding spinach to anything is always a hit with me. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

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  24. I would love to try these! I haven't met a potato I didn't like! =)
    Merry Christmas friend!
    xx

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  25. Guess what? I am making these for our Christmas dinner. Super excited. I am also making the french toast you posted earlier. Can't wait Val, thank you so much for putting the work into these ideas and helping them come to our homes. I always have success with your recipes. Love,

    Shauna and Merry Christmas!!!!

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  26. Gosh, these look so good! Feel hungry just looking at them... never mixed cream cheese with mashed potatoes before, will have to try that now.

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  27. ooh this looks tempting. i hope your holidays are wonderful and full of love!

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  28. How many pounds of potatoes is this recipe for? Looks delicious.

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  29. These would be great as a braces-friendly side-dish. Thanks for the idea.

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