Creamy Spinach Mashed Potato Bake

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
11%
Creamy Spinach Mashed Potato Bake
50 min.
8
356kcal

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Creamy Spinach Mashed Potato Bake, a delightful side dish that is sure to impress at your next gathering. This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe combines the creamy richness of mashed potatoes with the vibrant freshness of wilted spinach, creating a harmonious blend that is both satisfying and nutritious. With each bite, you'll experience the buttery garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese that elevates the dish to a whole new level of decadence.

Perfectly baked to a golden finish, this dish not only looks stunning but also offers a delightful contrast of textures, thanks to the addition of toasted pecans that provide a satisfying crunch. Whether you're serving it alongside a holiday feast or a casual family dinner, this Creamy Spinach Mashed Potato Bake is versatile enough to complement any main course.

Ready in just 50 minutes and serving up to eight people, it’s an ideal choice for gatherings, ensuring that everyone can enjoy a hearty, flavorful side. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can feel good about indulging in this creamy delight. So gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • oz baby spinach fresh cooked
  • pounds baking potatoes 
  • 5.5 oz alouette garlic & herbs spreadable cheese 
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • 1.3 cups buttermilk 
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • 0.3 cup pecans toasted chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoons salt 

Equipment

  • oven
  • ramekin
  • baking pan
  • potato masher
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Peel potatoes; cut into 2-inch pieces. Bring potatoes, 2 tsp. salt, and water to cover to a boil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; boil 20 minutes or until tender.
  2. Drain. Return potatoes to Dutch oven, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes or until potatoes are dry.
  3. Mash potatoes with a potato masher to desired consistency. Stir in warm buttermilk, warm milk, melted butter, pepper, and 1 tsp. salt, stirring just until blended.
  4. Stir in spinach, cheese, and pecans, and spoon the mixture into a lightly greased 2 1/2-qt. baking dish or 8 (10-oz.) ramekins.
  5. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories356kcal
Protein8.96%
Fat40.81%
Carbs50.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.72
Glycemic Load
33.18
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
19.169999765313%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.33mg
Delphinidin
0.23mg
Catechin
0.22mg
Epigallocatechin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
1.13mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.7mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:355.99kcal
17.8%
Fat:16.74g
25.76%
Saturated Fat:8.72g
54.5%
Carbohydrates:46.38g
15.46%
Net Carbohydrates:42.71g
15.53%
Sugar:4.17g
4.64%
Cholesterol:42.39mg
14.13%
Sodium:1094.13mg
47.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.27g
16.54%
Vitamin K:90.63µg
86.31%
Vitamin B6:0.85mg
42.34%
Vitamin A:1930IU
38.6%
Manganese:0.67mg
33.73%
Potassium:1134.34mg
32.41%
Vitamin C:17.94mg
21.75%
Phosphorus:191.17mg
19.12%
Magnesium:75.86mg
18.97%
Folate:68.92µg
17.23%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.46%
Copper:0.31mg
15.28%
Fiber:3.67g
14.67%
Iron:2.54mg
14.12%
Vitamin B3:2.57mg
12.83%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.8%
Calcium:113.87mg
11.39%
Vitamin B5:0.93mg
9.3%
Zinc:1.11mg
7.38%
Vitamin B12:0.27µg
4.45%
Vitamin D:0.66µg
4.37%
Selenium:2.96µg
4.23%
Vitamin E:0.63mg
4.17%