Creamymashedpotatocasserolewithspinachandfetacheese Recipes

CREAMY MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE WITH SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook the poatoes in boiling water until very tender.
• Mash with a potato masher or a fork.
• In a large bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes with the butter, sour cream, salt and pepper.
• Set the oven to 350 degrees.
• Butter a 10 cup casserole dish.
• Wash the fresh spinach leaves (if using fresh spinach).
• Place the wet leaves in a microwave-safe dish; cover, and microwave on HIGH for 2-3 minutes, when cool, enough to handle, squeeze out all excess moisture.
• Chop coarsley, and place in a medium-size bowl; stir in the feta cheese and the garlic.
• Stir the spinach mixture into the potatoes.
• Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish (swirling the top slightly to design).
• Sprinkle with the grated Parmesan cheese.
• Bake, uncovered in the center of the oven at 350 degrees about 40-50 minutes, or until the top is golden.

POTATO SPINACH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash.
• In a large bowl combine mashed potatoes, spinach, sour cream, butter, green onions, salt and pepper. Spoon into prepared dish.
• Bake for 15 minutes. Top with cheese and bake 5 minutes longer.

GRANDMA'S MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
• Return potatoes to the pot and mash until smooth. Add sour cream, cream cheese, margarine, and milk; beat until light and fluffy. Add in garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 30 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle Colby-Jack cheese over top and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.

CREAMY MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain., Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding cream cheese, sour cream and butter. Stir in milk and seasonings. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese, green onions and bacon. Refrigerate, covered, up to 1 day., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove potatoes from refrigerator and let stand while oven heats. Bake, covered, about 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through.

MASHED POTATO SPINACH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Peel, cook and mash potatoes.
• Add sour cream, salt, pepper (and butter if desired).
• Mix in enough milk to bring it to your favorite mashed potato consistency.
• Add spinach (and seasonings if desired).
• Place in casserole dish and top with grated cheddar cheese. (sometimes I also mix a bit of the cheese in with the potatoes before topping).
• Bake in 350 oven for 20-30 minutes.
• We like to serve this with corn, which usually ends up mixed in with all the rest.