Spinach Artichoke Mashed Potatoes Food

SPINACH MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until very tender. Drain well and place in a bowl; mash. Add the sour cream, butter, sugar, salt, pepper and dill; mix well. Stir in spinach., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or cheese is melted.

SPINACH & ARTICHOKE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cover potatoes in cold, salted water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes or until soft.
• Meanwhile, puree half of the artichoke hearts in a food processor. Set aside.
• Roughly chop remaining artichokes. Set aside.
• Defrost spinach. Thoroughly squeeze dry and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Drain potatoes. Return to the saucepan. Add the pureed artichokes, margarine, parmesan cheese, sour cream, milk, and garlic to the potatoes. Blend with a hand mixer until creamy.
• Fold in chopped artichokes and spinach. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

MASHED POTATOES WITH SPINACH AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Dice the potatoes coarsely and boil them until tender.
• While the potatoes are boiling, render the bacon slowly. When it starts to brown add the spinach, raise the heat and evaporate all of the liquid.
• Drain the potatoes and mash them with stock or heavy cream until you have the desired consistency. Fold in spinach and bacon and add cheese to taste. Season with salt and pepper.
• Reheat leftovers in a microwave oven or in a double boiler.

ROASTED SMASHED POTATOES WITH ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain. Drain artichokes, reserving 1/4 cup oil. Drizzle oil in a 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; arrange potatoes and artichokes over oil. Using a potato masher, flatten potatoes to 1/2-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until crispy and golden brown, 20-25 minutes. If desired, top with minced fresh chives.

ARTICHOKE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Boil potatoes for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork; Drain.
• In a large mixing bowl, pureé artichoke hearts with half the butter and milk, using a hand blender or mixer.
• Add potatoes and remaining butter and milk and mix until smooth.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Enjoy! ;).