Ingredients for Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes Florentine
- Baby Spinach
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- Mashed Potatoes
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
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How to Make Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes Florentine
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove large stems from 10 oz (280g) fresh spinach.
- Cook 4 slices bacon in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until crisp (about 8-10 minutes). Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the skillet.
- Add 2 finely chopped shallots to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Remove shallots from skillet and set aside.
- Add the spinach to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine 2 lbs (900g) cooked mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup milk, and 4 tablespoons butter. (If using instant mashed potatoes, prepare according to package directions).
- Microwave the potato mixture on high for 3-5 minutes, or until heated through and creamy, stirring once halfway through.
- Stir in the cooked bacon, sautéed shallots, and 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese.
- Transfer the potato mixture to the oven-safe skillet (add more butter if needed to prevent sticking).
- Arrange the wilted spinach around the edges of the skillet.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Makes 4-6 servings.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
68 g
Sugar
11g
Fat
124g
Carbs
13g
