Ingredients
1 lb potatoes,peeled
1 package spinach,frozen,chopped(10oz)
2 tbsp butter or margarine
1 salt to taste
1 nutmeg to taste
1 water,boiling,salted
2 tbsp cream
1 egg
1 pepper to taste
Directions
1. Cut potatoes in quarters; cook in boiling salted water until
tender.
2. Drain potatoes; force through a ricer.
3. Meanwhile, cook spinach as directed on package; drain and add to
potatoes.
4. Add cream; butter and egg; beat until light and fluffy.
5. Season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
6. Pile mixture in a buttered 1-quart casserole; bake in preheated
400'F. oven 15 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Spinach; Vegetable
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