Spinach Mashed Potatoes

These fluffy and creamy spinach mashed potatoes pack so much goodness! They are delicious and garlicky, and are made with sautéd fresh spinach.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh baby spinach (packed and roughly chopped)
• 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 2 1/2 pounds Russet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 1 cup half-and-half (plus more as needed)
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
• Garlic powder (to taste)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of water to a boil, enough to fully submerge the potatoes. Then, add the potatoes and bring back to a boil. Cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain.
2. 2Press the cooked potatoes through a potato ricer. This will make them extra fluffy and smooth. Set aside.
3. 3In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter with half-and-half until melted and warm. Set aside.
4. 4In the medium pot, sauté the minced garlic with 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Then cook the spinach until just softened, just a few minutes. If there's any excess moisture, absorb that with paper towel.
5. 5Add the riced potatoes into the pot with the spinach. Then, add in the melted butter and half-and-half liquid mixture, and stir everything until creamy and evenly combined. If needed, add more half-and-half.
6. 6Season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Enjoy!