Mashed Potatoes with Spinach

There are two ways you could do the cooking and peeling of the potatoes; it just depends on where you want to spend your time.

1. You could peel them and cut them into quarters then place in a pot with water and 1 teaspoon salt and bring them to a boil and boil until fork tender.

2. You could wash them and place them whole in a pot with water and 1 teaspoon salt and bring them to a boil until fork tender. It will take them longer to boil, but once they are cooked and cooled enough to handle, you can simply peel the skins off using your hands or a small paring knife.

Using desired method, boil potatoes until fork tender. Drain water from the pot and place peeled potatoes back in the pot and over medium-low heat on the stove.

Add 5 tablespoons butter, milk, 3/4 to 1 teaspoon of remaining salt (depending on your tastes), and ground pepper to the pot. Mash potatoes using a wooden spoon or potato masher.

Add chopped spinach and stir to incorporate it into the mashed potatoes. Constantly stir while continuing to cook over medium-low heat until spinach has wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Serve potatoes with a large pat of remaining butter on top!