Creamy Spinach Mashed Potato Bake

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

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If you're looking for a comforting side dish that perfectly complements any meal, look no further than this Creamy Spinach Mashed Potato Bake. Imagine fluffy mashed potatoes blended with buttery garlic-herb cheese, enriched with the vibrant flavor of fresh, wilted spinach and crowned with crunchy toasted pecans. Not only is this dish vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also brings a delightful twist to the classic mashed potatoes that everyone knows and loves.

Designed to serve up to eight guests, this bake is as suitable for casual weeknight dinners as it is for lavish holiday gatherings. Each serving is a creamy dream, delivering a satisfying balance of flavors and textures. Rich and creamy yet surprisingly light, it showcases the earthy goodness of spinach along with hearty potatoes, making it a wholesome choice for all ages.

With a total preparation and cooking time of just 50 minutes, it won’t keep you in the kitchen for long. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is straightforward enough for anyone to whip up. So prepare to impress your family and friends with this scrumptious dish that’s sure to become a staple at your table!

Ingredients

  • oz baby spinach fresh cooked
  • pounds baking potatoes 
  • 5.5 oz buttery garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese 
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • 1.3 cups warm buttermilk 
  • 0.5 cup warm 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%
Source:My Recipes