Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I know it’s Halloween, but I am moving on to more important holidays today. For the next few weeks, I will be offering up some meatless sides and mains for Thanksgiving that are a little different than the traditional eats. Today, the Thanksgiving staple, is getting a flavor makeover. These Spinach and Feta Mashed Potatoes are a tasty way to up the flavor and the color of traditional mashed.
While traditional mashed potatoes usually have lots of cream and butter in them, mine are lightened up quite a bit. To quote my husband, “you can’t make mashed potatoes without some butter”. Hate to admit it, he is right I did need to use a little bit of butter however I’ve replaced the cream with skim milk. Adding in a full 8 ounces of spinach loads up this side with tons of vitamin A.
Spinach & Feta Mashed Potatoes
Because spinach is paired so often with feta cheese, I knew that they would both be delicious combined with potatoes. The feta cheese melts into the mashed potatoes and creates a creamy, rich flavor that will blow you away. I like to use baby gold potatoes however any potato variety will work. I also like to leave the skin on the potatoes to add a little texture and more vitamins.
As we are hosting Thanksgiving this year, I like to prepare a few sides in advance that I know will reheat easily. These Spinach & Feta Mashed Potatoes will hold up really well when made in advance.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs of baby gold potatoes
- 4 oz milk of choice
- 6 oz. feta cheese
- 3 tbl butter
- 8 oz fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- wash potatoes and quarter them
- In a large stock pot, boil potatoes until tender and drain
- meanwhile, chop spinach and garlic cloves in a food processor set aside
- In food processor add: potatoes, milk and butter
- combine until smooth
- add in feta and spinach mixture, salt and pepper
- heat and serve
- Can be made in advance and reheated
Do you like traditional sides for Thanksgiving dinner or do you like to mix it up a bit?
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This sounds amazing– and such a great color! This is a great twist on the usual mashed potatoes!
Thank you for hosting!
Courtney recently posted…Peanut Butter Protein Fudge
Thanks I thought the flavors blended really well together
I mix it up, but I like to keep it in the same realm of flavors. This sounds pretty spot on!
Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…Ripcord and Spirit Animals (Halloween Weekend)
Thanks so much I was a little worried it looked like guacamole 🙂
What a yummy idea to add greens to the mashed potatoes!!!
Annmarie recently posted…Light and Healthy Sautéed Broccolini & Mushrooms
Thanks so much they did taste fabulous
This is so creative. Thanks for such a great recipe!
Rachel recently posted…Roasted Root and Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing
Thanks so much! I loved the flavor combo
Oh yum…I love the addition of the feta! Pinning!
Lauren recently posted…Pumpkin Spiced Paleo Doughnuts
Thanks! I liked the flavor combo
Ohhhh my goodness! I bet these are dreamy!! Anything with the spinach/ feta combination is my jam 🙂
Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…October 2016 Top Posts & Best of Blogs Linkup
Thanks! I love the combo so I figured why not?!
What a creative idea! I’m already thinking about Thanksgiving and how to put my own stamp on the holiday with some healthier options. I need to try this!!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…Philly Marathon Training Week 13 and October Monthly Goal Recap
Thanks! I know Thanksgiving is quickly approaching
Ooooh! Sounds yummmy!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…The Color Runs…
Thanks love the spinach and feta combo
I love potatoes! Baked, mashed, roasted, you name it. This sounds delicious. Thanks for hosting.
Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs recently posted…Easy Vegan Lasagna with Basil Cashew Ricotta
Thanks potatoes are one of my faves!
Great idea for potatoes! They look so decadent!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition recently posted…Healthy Vegan Fridays #123
Thanks actually quite healthy hope you enjoy
This is a fun twist on a classic side dish. I just recently bought some fresh spinach and was thinking how I could use it rather than just a boring salad. Need to get some feta next time I’m at store.
Lacey@fairytalesandfitness recently posted…It’s the Wicked!
They go so well together!
Yum, this sounds delicious! I’ve never thought to add spinach to mashed potatoes. And that green looks really festive 🙂
Chaitali recently posted…Race 13.1 Baltimore training week 9
Thanks! It’s a great combo
Oh, I am going to try this. Looks so good! Actually looks like guacamole. Yum!
I know it does look like guacamole doesn’t it?!
At BBQ restaurants I often get the veggie plate and mix my creamed spinach with my mashed potatoes. This sounds fabulous!
Oh never thought of that!
What a great idea. These look really good, and I would love to substitute these for Thanksgiving!
Sarah @ BucketListTummy recently posted…The Best Recovery Foods for Endurance Exercise
Thanks! really hope you enjoy them
Oh this is SO creative!!! I love!! Feta with potatoes is such a great idea!! And spinach for an extra nutrient boost. Well done!
Chrissa – Physical Kitchness recently posted…30 Paleo Pumpkin Recipes
Feta and spinach with mashed potatoes, so perfect to have at the Thanksgiving table. Happy Meatless Monday!
Thanks! I love the spinach and feta combo
Green mashed potatoes!? YES PLEASE!!! AND you added my favorite cheese!! Love.
Feta cheese is pretty yummy!
Mmmmm. I bet that is really tasty. Lots of different flavors to enjoy!
Elle Erickson recently posted…Wrapping up October
Thanks yes I thought the flavors well really well together
I wonder if sweet potatoes could be used? I’m not a big fan of white potatoes anymore. The recipe sounds right up my alley!!
Michelle @ Movin’ it with Michelle recently posted…Sycamore pumpkin 10k recap and weekly wrap up! 10/24-10/30
I did think about that but wondered how the color would be. I bet you could!
LOL good point…that might be quite ugly, LOL!!! Orange and green make brown…and brown isn’t so appetizing, LOL!!!!!
Michelle @ Movin’ it with Michelle recently posted…Sycamore pumpkin 10k recap and weekly wrap up! 10/24-10/30
But hey you never know! Try it
Those are my kind of potatoes! Can’t wait to try them 🙂
Thanks so much hope you enjoy!
Oh YUM!!!!! Totally had me at “potato” LOL I leave the skins on mine as well. I make them in the morning (of Thanksgiving) and put them in a crockpot…done! I have never thought of mixing spinach in, though (I usually sneak in a bit of sour cream).
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OH yeah way to use the crock pot when space is tight!
Vegas would love me forever if I made these. I am by far the least picky eater… but I can’t stand white potatoes (I know, I know). She loves them. Add feta and I know she’d be in heaven.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted…Big Kid Halloween Party
Well sounds like you will be making these then 🙂
What an intriguing combo! Sounds good 🙂
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This looks really good, and I’m not normally a spinach lover!
I literally just ate mash potatoes for dinner, but wrapped in a microwave meal box, not so appetizing as your would have been!
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I’m guessing not!! LOL
This sounds SOO amazing. I don’t know why I never thought to put spinach in my mashed potatoes!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Healthy Pumpkin Pie “Ice Cream” (vegan, gluten free, paleo)
Thanks! They do go well together
I don’t really eat mashed potatoes, but when I do, I want all the cream and butter LOL. Probably a good thing I don’t like them enough to ever make or order them…
MCM Mama Runs recently posted…DuClaw Hop Hammer Chocolate Mousse
I guess so!!
I love me some potatoes! They are so cheap and delicious this time of year!
Kerri McGrail recently posted…Country Sole Half Marathon Race Recap
I agree!
Sign me right up for these! Yum!
So Thanksgiving is hard. A lot of the things I love are things I really only make for that holiday, and I hate to miss them. We’ve actually gotten to a point where we don’t make mashed potatoes anymore, just because it’s too much food, and we can have potatoes anytime. It’s crazy.
Every time I’ve attempted to swap out a familiar dish with something new, it’s been met with resistance, so… back to basics we go.
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I totally get that!I could argue both ways. As a vegetarian, I try to make at least one alternative veggie dish and a ton of sides. Have not decided yet what to make this year
I looooooove mashed potatoes and this is such a fun twist that I’ll have to give it a try!
Carmy recently posted…Where to Run in Montreal, Quebec
Me too but don’t take the effort to make them that often
We typically stick to the traditional Thanksgiving dinner but this is an intriguing take on plain ol’ mashed pototoes.
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So much green! Never would have though to add spinach to mashed potatoes.
GiselleR @ ExSloth.com recently posted…Easy ways to get active everyday
They were a great combo and the feta upped the flavor quite a bit
This looks like such a healthy twist on mashed potatoes.
Thanks! Hope you try them out
I don’t like mashed potato normally as it’s too bland but this looks PERFECT! What a clever side dish!
Kristy from Southern In Law recently posted…Recipe: The Best Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan too!)
The feta cheese certainly adds a ton of flavor
This is one of those recipes where I think, “why didn’t I think of that!?” So simple yet SO brilliant! I love spinach and feta anything. Such a good combination.
Cora recently posted…Spiced Lentil Salad Dip (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Thanks I love the spinach feta combo so I figured why Not?!
How awesome are these spinach feta mashed potatoes!! What a delicious side dish!!
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Thanks so much!
I’ve started making mashed potatoes for my little guy. I wonder if I could do a variation of this (probably minus the feta) for him.
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Wine and Dine Half Marathon Training Log – Week 5
That might work!
This look fabulous, can’t wait to try them…Pinned 🙂
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I like to mix it up a bit with a few standards! We will be traveling this year for Thanksgiving this year so I am not sure what dinner will look like! Now, green mashed potatoes? Way to cool! 🙂
Mary Beth Jackson recently posted…Week 4 and Mom, I have a Surprise!
Hey I figured why not?!
I personally, I am sure, would love this! However, I have a feeling if I made it for our Thanksgiving dinner, my all too traditional family would make fun of the ‘green mush’ on the table. I can just see it now. More for me then, right?! 🙂
Kayla @ Blondes Have More Run recently posted…Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Yes that’s one way to look at it! 🙂
Great recipe! I love anything with feta and spinach. These look amazing!
chau recently posted…12 Quick Tips On How To Get Rid Of Foot Fungus At Home
Thanks I do too
Love the idea of feta added to the mashed potatoes! You’ve inspired me to think about other combinations too.
Cassandra @ Powered By BLING recently posted…9 Spooky, But Simple Halloween Meals
Great can’t wait to see what you come up with!
I love feta. And spinach too. Great meatless monday Deborah.
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Thanks Jill! They are a great combo
This looks incredibly good!
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Thanks Vicki hope you try them out
Oh, wow. I wonder if I could get my son to make this recipe? Maybe on St. Patty’s Day?
Coco recently posted…I Survived Orange Theory Fitness Hell Week
Hey that will work!
Oh wow – I’ve heard of cauliflower mash, but never with spinach! This looks worth a try 😀
Thanks hope you enjoy them-worth a try indeed!
H Deborah, thanks for the party dear, I really liked the idea of adding spinach and feta to mashed potatoes.
Thanks I found it a great combo hope you try it
I absolutely love spinach and feta, I had no idea I could love them more, but this looks so delish! What a great way to pack nutrition into a side dish. So trying this!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton recently posted…Pear Fig Galette
Thanks so much! I love the spinach feta combo myself