This potato dish would make a hearty vegetarian supper dish served with freshly cooked vegetables. Mixed with the warming, creamy cheese, this dish is the perfect winter warmer and can be used for so many different dishes. You can bulk it up with chunky vegetables for a hearty, filling dinner, or use it as a delicious base for serving grilled chops or as a tasty twist for bangers and mash. With only 15 minutes prep time too, it's a winner if you don't have hours to rustle something up.
Ingredients
- 675g all purpose potatoes Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3tbsp double cream or milk 25g butter or margarine 500g baby spinach 1 medium leek, trimmed and shredded 100g mature Cheddar cheese, grated
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- Peel the potatoes and cut into chunks . Put in a saucepan and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to the boil. Cook for 10-12 mins until tender. Drain well and cool for 10 mins, then return to the pan.
- Mash the potatoes with the milk and butter until smooth and creamy. Season to taste, the spoon into an ovenproof dish, cover and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, rinse the spinach and pack into a saucepan whilst still wet. Mix in the leek and plenty of seasoning. Heat until steam rises, then cover and cook gently for 5-6 mins until tender and wilted. Drain very well by pressing against the sides of a colander.
- Preheat the grill to a medium/hot setting. Arrange spinach on top of the potato to cover it and sprinkle with cheese. Put the dish under the grill and cook for 4-5 mins until bubbling and lightly golden. Serve immediately.
Top Tip for making Creamed potato with spinach and cheese
Mix sweet potato or parsnip chunks with the potatoes whilst cooking for a sweeter flavoured mash, perfect for serving with pork.
Trusted, informative, and empathetic – GoodToKnow is the ultimate online destination for mums. Established in 2007, our 15-year-strong archive of content includes more than 18,000 articles, 1,500 how-to videos, and 7,000 recipes.
-
Sweet potato and courgette fish cakes
These sweet potato and courgette fish cakes take 30 minutes to make and can be served with chips, salad, or steamed veg on the side...
By Rose Fooks Published
-
Chicken and spinach lasagne
This chicken and spinach lasagne is a great new take on the family favourite and it’s easy to prepare during the day to cook come dinner time...
By Jessica Ransom Published
-
Broccoli pasta with pancetta
This broccoli pasta with pancetta takes 30 minutes to cook making it a great speedy family dinner...
By Rose Fooks Published
-
Prince William and Prince Harry’s ‘favourite’ childhood meals are surprisingly ‘normal’ and easy to recreate for family dinners
The brother's enjoyed "traditional, English food"
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Kate Middleton has reportedly ‘FaceTimed’ her kids everyday while in hospital as Prince William holds down the fort at home
The Princess of Wales is recovering from surgery in The London Clinic
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Why George, Charlotte and Louis won’t be joining the rest of the family for Christmas dinner
He'll be sat at a different table from King Charles and senior Royals...
By Adam England Published