cheesy cheddar and spinach mashed potatoes

Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

A new, healthier twist on the ordinary mashed potato casserole. Recipe & photo: cooking.com 01-06-15

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 40 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cheesy cheddar and spinach mashed potatoes

  • 6 lg
    yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1/2 c
    chicken broth
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter, softened
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1
    vidalia onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 clove
    garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 pkg
    (11 oz.) baby spinach
  • 1-1/2 c
    shredded cheddar cheese

How To Make cheesy cheddar and spinach mashed potatoes

  • 1
    Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer about 20 minutes, until tender. Drain and return to pot.
  • 2
    Add the milk, broth, butter and 3/4 tsp. salt. Mash with a potato masher until fairly smooth.
  • 3
    Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally until very tender, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • 4
    Add the spinach in batches and cook until spinach is wilted and any liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • 5
    Spread half the potato mixture into a sprayed 2-qt. baking dish. Top with half of the spinach mixture and half of the cheese. Top with the remaining potato mixture, the remaining spinach mixure and the remaining cheese.
  • 6
    Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 400º oven until the filling is heated through and the topping is browned and bubbly, about 25 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
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