Name: Spinach Alfredo Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 2 lbs russet potatoes (about 6-8 medium potatoes); 1 tbsp salt; 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 0.50 cup butter; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 2 cups milk; 8 oz 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into chunks; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 2 tsp salt; ¼ tsp ground black pepper

AuthorChef Jamika

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Dress those plain mashed potatoes up this holiday with a little festive flare! My spinach alfredo mashed potatoes are the perfect pairing of fluffy mashed potatoes with a buttery, garlicky, creamy alfredo sauce. Your family wont know what hit them!

Yields1 Serving

2 lbs russet potatoes (about 6-8 medium potatoes)washed, peeled, cut into cubes

1 tbsp salt

10 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed

0.50 cup butter

2 cloves of garlic, minced

2 cups milk

8 oz 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into chunks

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

2 tsp salt

¼ tsp ground black pepper

Place potatoes in a large pot with enough cold water to cover. Pour salt into water and bring to a boil. Cook for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until tender but firm. Drain, cool slightly, and mash. Set it aside and keep warm.

Thaw frozen spinach. Using a dish towel or several paper towels, squeeze the water out of spinach. Set it aside.

In a skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, not brown. Lower heat and pour in milk.

Using a whisk, slowly stir in cream cheese. Whisk more vigorously as cream cheese melts and a smooth sauce begins to form. Add in 3/4 cup of Parmesan cheese. Continue to whisk until cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in spinach. Mix until well incorporated and cook for 3-5 minutes until spinach softens.

Pour warm sauce over mashed potatoes. Stir until well combined. Place in serving dish and top with remaining 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese. Serve warm.

CategoryChristmasTags#cookingupchristmas

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