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Spinach and Feta Mashed Potatoes

Dress up basic mashed potatoes with a little spinach, feta, and garlic. These Spinach and Feta Mashed Potatoes are versatile enough for any meal.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 6 (about 1 cup each)
Calories: 21677 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Vegetarian , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 2 russet potatoes (about 2.5 lbs.) $1.85
  • 3 Tbsp butter $0.27
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.02
  • 1/2 tsp salt $0.03
  • freshly cracked pepper $0.05
  • 1/4 cup milk $0.11
  • 2 cups (packed) fresh spinach $1.34
  • 2 oz crumbled feta $1.12

Instructions

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  1. Wash the potatoes well, then prick the skin several times with a fork. Place the potatoes on a microwave safe plate and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Pierce the potatoes in the center with a fork to test for doneness. If they still feel crunchy in the center, microwave longer, one minute at a time, until they are tender in the middle (mine took about 8 minutes).
  2. Let the potatoes cool for just a few minutes. Slice the potatoes into several pieces to make them easier to mash, then transfer to a large bowl. Add the butter, garlic powder, salt, some freshly cracked pepper, and milk. Mash the potatoes until the butter is melted and the seasonings are evenly distributed.
  3. Add the fresh spinach and stir it into the potatoes. Allow the residual heat of the potatoes to partially wilt the spinach. Leaving the spinach only partially wilted gives the potatoes more texture and volume.
  4. Finally, crumble the feta cheese over top and fold it into the potatoes. Taste the potatoes and adjust the salt, pepper, or butter if needed.

Notes

  • Frozen spinach can be used for this recipe, although it will produce a different texture in the final product. Thaw the frozen spinach, then squeeze out as much moisture as possible before stirring it into the mashed and seasoned potatoes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Cup Calories 216.77kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 35.33g (12%) Protein 6.05g (12%) Fat 6.38g (10%) Sodium 396.75mg (17%) Fiber 2.68g (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6(about 1 cup each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 21677

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Cup
Calories 216.77kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 35.33g 12%
Protein 6.05g 12%
Fat 6.38g 10%
Sodium 396.75mg 17%
Fiber 2.68g 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.