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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Leeks & Spinach

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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Leeks & Spinach
  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Mashed Potatoes
    This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Vegetarian Holiday Side
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    drbabs's Notes: This recipe elevates mashed potatoes, and can be served as a main dish to your vegetarian guests (or people who just don't really like turkey). You can prepare the casserole well ahead serving...

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  1. Bake potato in 400 degree oven for about an hour, until the the potato flesh is soft and cooked through.

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  2. Saute leeks in olive oil with salt and pepper until they are softened and somewhat caramelized. Add spinach and continue to saute till spinach is wilted. Place in casserole dish with butter, about 3/4 of the cheese, herbs, and yogurt or creme fraiche if using.

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  3. Scoop potato flesh into casserole. ( Reserve skin as desired to eat separately.) Mix well, but quickly so that potato doesn't become gummy. Top with reserved cheddar cheese.

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  4. Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes till warmed through and cheese on top is bubbly and slightly browned.

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2 Comments on Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Leeks & Spinach

New_face Reply

sounds yummy!

Wedding_pictures_162 Reply

why, thank you! It is my favorite "home alone" treat.

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