Xtreme Green Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Take your comfort food game to the next level with Xtreme Green Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, a bold twist on your classic mashed potato recipe. These creamy mashed potatoes are infused with sharp cheddar cheese, fresh spinach, parsley, and chives, creating a vibrant green hue that’s as eye-catching as it is delicious. Sautéed garlic and buttery richness elevate each bite, while the veggie-packed puree blends seamlessly for a dish that’s both indulgent and nutritious. Perfect as a side for family dinners or holiday feasts, this recipe delivers irresistible cheesy flavor with a boost of fresh herbs and leafy greens. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s the perfect combination of simplicity and wow factor, leaving everyone at the table craving seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh chives
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Peel and chop the potatoes into evenly sized chunks. Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover them by about an inch. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
While the potatoes are boiling, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic (minced) and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the spinach to the skillet and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the butter and use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until smooth.
Slowly add the milk while continuing to mash the potatoes until you reach your desired creaminess.
Stir in the sharp cheddar cheese and mix until fully melted and incorporated.
In a food processor or blender, blend the sautéed spinach, parsley, and chives into a coarse puree. Add this green mixture to the mashed potatoes and mix until evenly distributed.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with additional chopped chives or parsley if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy the cheesy, herby goodness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
403 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.8 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 542 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 13.5 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1038 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
