Mashed Potatoes Recipe with Spinach
This Mashed Potatoes Recipe with Spinach will change your mashed potato life forever! These dairy free mashed potatoes are light, creamy and flavorful thanks to fresh spinach. The spinach adds a little something extra and makes these mashed potatoes the ultimate holiday side dish!
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Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes With Spinach
If you’re looking to elevate classic mashed potatoes with extra flavor and nutrition, Mashed Potatoes with Spinach is the perfect upgrade. Mashed potatoes blended with tender green spinach create a vibrant side dish that pairs beautifully with everything from roasted chicken to grilled steak. These are inspired by Colcannon Potatoes so they are great as a Saint Patrick’s Day side dish.
Mashed Potatoes with Spinach are a simple way to add color, flavor, and extra nutrition to a beloved comfort food. This dish brings balance to rich main courses while still delivering classic mashed potato goodness.
What can I put in my mashed potatoes?
Obviously, spinach is at the top of my list here. Just trust me. My family/taste-testers were skeptical but even my harshest critic (The Mom) gave spinach a green light. In fact, she said we should put spinach in out mashed potatoes from now on. Let me just tell you that this woman takes her mashed potatoes very seriously.
I’ve been adding spinach to a ton of recipes:
- Spinach Artichoke Smothered Chicken
- Spinach Garlic Turkey Meatballs
- Spinach Artichoke Chicken Salad
- Basil Spinach Pesto
If you want to add more flavor feel free to mix in your favorite potato seasonings, garlic, fresh herbs or any other veggie you happen upon.
These can be made with milk, cream and butter instead of broth.
What ingredients do you need for these Mashed Potatoes:
- 5 Lbs. Golden Potatoes
- 3-4 Cups Baby Spinach
- 1-1½ Cups Chicken Broth
- Salt/Pepper
More Side Dish Recipes for your Feast:
Mini Hasselback Roasted Potatoes – Cauliflower Mushroom Rice – Butternut Squash Salad – Roasted Broccolini – Oven Roasted Potatoes – Shaved Asparagus Salad
More Potato Recipes:
Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes – Dairy Free Garlic Mashed Potatoes – Roasted Sweet Potatoes – Fondant Potatoes – Buffalo Chicken Baked Potatoes
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Whole 30 Mashed Potatoes Recipe with Spinach
Ingredients
- 5 Lbs Golden Potatoes (washed & cubed)
- 3-4 Cups Baby Spinach (to preferred amount)
- 1-1½ Cups Chicken Stock (or veggie stock, alt-milk, reg milk)
- Salt/Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Transfer washed and cut potatoes to large pot. Cover potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Boil until fork tender then drain.
- Add spinach to pot then top with hot potatoes after draining. Mash to desired consistency. Spinach should wilt while mixing with hot potatoes.
- Mix in desired liquid 1/2 cup at a time until potatoes reach desired consistency. Salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Yes. Thaw completely and squeeze out excess moisture before mixing into the potatoes.
Yukon Gold: Naturally buttery and creamy
Russet: Light and fluffy texture
Avoid overmixing and don’t use a blender or food processor. Mash gently by hand or use a ricer.
Yes. Prepare up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the oven, adding a splash of milk/broth if needed.
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Nicole Harris is the recipe creator behind WonkyWonderful, sharing fast, budget-friendly meals for busy families. Since 2012 she’s been developing 30-minute dinners, kid-approved favorites, and holiday dishes with flair - all with real ingredients and no fuss. She grew up stretching simple pantry staples into something delicious, and that shows up in every recipe: easy, affordable, and full of flavor. Read more...
