Description
Creamy spinach & feta mashed potatoes deliver Mediterranean comfort with a luxurious twist. Rich potato clouds blend tangy cheese and earthy greens, offering pure culinary pleasure you’ll savor with each indulgent spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) red potatoes
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach (stacked and cut into thin ribbons)
- ¾ cup (113 grams) crumbled feta cheese
Seasonings and Herbs:
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- 1 lemon zest (about ½ teaspoon)
- Salt
- Black pepper
Liquids and Fats:
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) butter
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- ½–1 cup (120–240 milliliters) room temperature or warm milk
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes by thoroughly washing, peeling, and cutting into uniform 1-inch (2.5 centimeters) cubes. Submerge cubes in a large pot with cold water, ensuring complete coverage by at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of liquid.
- Bring potato cubes to a rolling boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender and easily mashed.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Introduce fresh spinach leaves to the skillet, stirring gently until just wilted. Remove from heat and season with an additional pinch of salt and pepper.
- Drain potatoes completely, returning them to the warm pot. Add unsalted butter and whole milk.
- Mash potatoes using a potato masher or rigor, gradually incorporating milk until reaching desired creamy consistency. Adjust liquid as needed.
- Fold in sautéed spinach and garlic mixture, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh dill, and lemon zest.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.
Notes
- Potatoes become the canvas for a creamy, green-flecked masterpiece that transforms classic comfort food.
- Garlic provides a warm, aromatic base that elevates the entire dish with its subtle Mediterranean whispers.
- Spinach introduces vibrant color and nutritious green goodness, turning ordinary mashed potatoes into a gourmet experience.
- Feta cheese crumbles create tangy pockets of flavor that dance across each delightful spoonful.
- Dill and citrus zest offer bright, unexpected notes that make this side dish memorable and sophisticated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg