Creamed Potatoes with Spinach and Roasted Garlic
- 4 cups peeled and diced white potatoes (about 2 pounds)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 head Roasted Garlic, recipe follows
- 2 cups thoroughly washed, stemmed, and roughly torn spinach
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- 1 head garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- Pinch salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- Combine the potatoes and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Cover the potatoes with water and cook until fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain.
- Return the potatoes to the pan and, over low heat, stir them with a fork or wire whisk for about 1 minute to dehydrate them.
- Add the cream, butter, garlic, and spinach.
- Stir to mix well.
- Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the white pepper.
- Mix well.
- Serve immediately.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut a small square of aluminum foil.
- Cut the garlic head in half and place on the foil.
- Drizzle both halves with the oil and season with the salt and pepper.
- Bring the ends of the foil together to make a small bag or pouch.
- Bake until the garlic is tender, about 45 minutes.
- Remove the bag from the oven and carefully open it up a bit.
- Return to the oven for about 10 minutes more.
- Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Remove the flesh by squeezing each half head between your thumb and index finger.
- Use immediately or refrigerate in a little olive oil in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days.
- Yield: about 2 tablespoons
white potatoes, salt, heavy cream, unsalted butter, garlic, thoroughly washed, freshly ground white pepper, garlic, olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/creamed-potatoes-with-spinach-and-roasted-garlic-recipe.html (may not work)