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Cheesy Potato Spinach Bites (Crispy & Comforting Side Dish)

Cheesy Potato Spinach Bites (Crispy & Comforting Side Dish)
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g 16 oz potatoes (with skin on)
  • 300 g 10.6 oz raw spinach
  • 80 g 2.8 oz cheese (your choice, such as mozzarella or provolone)
  • 30 g 2 tbsp butter (melted)
  • Breadcrumbs for coating muffin tins and topping, as needed
  • Olive oil for greasing and drizzling, as needed
  • 1 garlic clove optional
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Nutmeg a pinch

Method
 

  1. Begin by boiling potatoes with their skin on in salted water for about 40 minutes, or until completely tender.
  2. Once tender, remove the peels and use a potato ricer to mash the potatoes until smooth.
  3. In a pan, heat a drizzle of oil (and a garlic clove, if desired) and sauté the spinach for a few minutes until wilted and reduced in volume.
  4. In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and melted butter. Mix well.
  5. Prepare the muffin tins by oiling them with olive oil and sprinkling breadcrumbs on the bottom and sides.
  6. Scoop the potato-spinach mixture into the prepared muffin tins.
  7. Add a small amount of cheese to the center of each portion.
  8. Cover each muffin with more breadcrumbs and drizzle with a bit more oil.
  9. Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes, or until golden and crispy on top.
  10. Enjoy your savory potato-spinach bites!