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Creamy Spinach Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Spinach Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Spinach Mashed Potatoes are a comforting European side dish made with fluffy potatoes, fresh spinach, butter, and milk. Inspired by a traditional Latvian cookbook recipe, this easy mashed potato variation is rich, velvety, and perfect alongside roasted meats, fish, or vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: European
Calories: 288
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 900 g potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 500 g spinach
  • 240 ml milk whole milk
  • 100 g butter
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste

Method
 

  1. Peel and wash the potatoes, then cut them into evenly sized chunks.
  2. Place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
  3. Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20–25 minutes
  4. Drain the potatoes and mash until smooth
  5. While the potatoes cook, wash the spinach thoroughly and finely chop it
  6. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat
  7. Add the spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted
  8. Warm the milk in a small saucepan
  9. Add the spinach mixture, warm milk, and salt to the mashed potatoes
  10. Stir continuously over low heat until fully combined
  11. Beat or whip the mash for 1–2 minutes until light, fluffy, and creamy
  12. Serve immediately

Notes

  • Fresh spinach provides the best flavor and texture, but frozen spinach can be substituted. Thaw and drain well before using.
  • For extra creaminess, replace part of the milk with cream.
  • This recipe is adapted from a traditional Latvian cookbook and reflects the simple vegetable-forward cooking common throughout Northern Europe.
  • The original cookbook notes that the same preparation method can be used with carrots, rutabaga (swede), or fresh cabbage instead of spinach.