Clam Chowder-Spinach Potpie

Health score
29%
Clam Chowder-Spinach Potpie
45 min.
6
318kcal

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure that marries the rich, comforting flavors of traditional clam chowder with the heartiness of a spinach potpie? Our Clam Chowder-Spinach Potpie is a delightful twist on classic comfort food, guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. This recipe combines tender chunks of baking potato and savory chopped clams, enveloped in a creamy, herb-infused sauce, all nestled beneath a golden, flaky crust.

Perfect for gatherings and cozy family dinners alike, this dish serves six hearty portions, making it a fantastic addition to your repertoire of antipasti, starters, or appetizers. With just 45 minutes of prep and cooking time, you can unleash the warmth of the oven while enjoying the process of crafting this exceptional dish.

Imagine the aroma of smokey bacon mingling with the scents of thyme and freshly cooked vegetables wafting through your kitchen. And let’s not forget the satisfying crunch of the crust that encases a rich, creamy filling—each bite delivering a delightful blend of textures and flavors. Not only does this potpie satisfy your cravings, but it also packs in vital nutrients with spinach, making it a deliciously balanced meal option.

Join us in creating this mouthwatering Clam Chowder-Spinach Potpie, and delight your family and friends with a dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 pounds baking potato diced peeled
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.3 teaspoon celery salt 
  • teaspoon cider vinegar 
  • 13 ounce clams undrained chopped canned
  •  bacon crumbled cooked
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • 0.3 cup cooking wine dry white
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.8 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon hot sauce 
  • tablespoons ice water 
  • cups milk 1% low-fat divided
  • cup onion chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 10 ounce pkt spinach frozen dry thawed drained chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons sugar 
  • tablespoons vegetable shortening 
  • 0.3 teaspoon worcestershire sauce 
  • tablespoons cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • blender
  • plastic wrap
  • baking pan
  • potato masher
  • measuring cup
  • colander

Directions

  1. To prepare crust, lightly spoon 3/4 cup flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
  2. Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, and salt in a large bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  3. Sprinkle surface with ice water and vinegar; toss with a fork until moist and crumbly (do not form a ball). Press mixture gently into a 6 x 4-inch rectangle on heavy-duty plastic wrap; cover with additional plastic wrap. Chill 15 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 40
  5. To prepare the filling, drain clams in a colander over a bowl, reserving juice. Set clams aside.
  6. Combine the reserved clam juice, 1 1/2 cups milk, and thyme in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.
  7. Add potato and onion. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes.
  8. Drain potato mixture in a colander over a bowl, reserving cooking liquid. Set potato mixture aside. Return cooking liquid to pan over medium heat. Lightly spoon 1/3 cup flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
  9. Combine 1/2 cup milk and flour in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Stir flour mixture into cooking liquid in pan. Stir in wine and bacon. Bring to a boil; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  10. Remove from heat; add potato mixture. Partially mash with a potato masher. Stir in clams, celery salt, and next 4 ingredients (celery salt through spinach). Spoon mixture into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  11. Roll dough into a 12 x 8-inch rectangle.
  12. Remove 1 sheet of plastic wrap; fit dough on top of clam mixture, pressing to edge of dish.
  13. Remove top sheet of plastic wrap.
  14. Cut 5 slits in top of crust to allow steam to escape.
  15. Bake at 400 for 30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly around edges.
  16. Let stand 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories318kcal
Protein14.36%
Fat24.52%
Carbs61.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
85.72
Glycemic Load
29.45
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
25.572608864826%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Hesperetin
0.04mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.34mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
5.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:317.71kcal
15.89%
Fat:8.6g
13.23%
Saturated Fat:2.37g
14.81%
Carbohydrates:48.25g
16.08%
Net Carbohydrates:44.08g
16.03%
Sugar:7.19g
7.99%
Cholesterol:8.02mg
2.67%
Sodium:302.33mg
13.14%
Alcohol:1.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.42%
100%
Protein:11.34g
22.68%
Vitamin K:182.7µg
174%
Vitamin A:5728.1IU
114.56%
Manganese:0.74mg
36.91%
Folate:132.21µg
33.05%
Vitamin B6:0.54mg
26.99%
Vitamin B12:1.54µg
25.59%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.5%
Selenium:16.47µg
23.53%
Phosphorus:225.2mg
22.52%
Potassium:783.94mg
22.4%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.34%
Magnesium:83.17mg
20.79%
Calcium:189.33mg
18.93%
Iron:3.28mg
18.2%
Fiber:4.17g
16.69%
Vitamin B3:2.98mg
14.92%
Vitamin E:1.9mg
12.67%
Vitamin C:10.16mg
12.31%
Copper:0.23mg
11.56%
Zinc:1.34mg
8.95%
Vitamin B5:0.85mg
8.52%
Vitamin D:0.87µg
5.8%
Source:My Recipes