Smashed Blue Cheese-Spinach Potatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400F Wrap each potato in foil and prick several times with a fork through the foil.
2. 2
   Bake the potatoes until soft, about 45 minutes.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, in a large saucepan heat the cream over high heat until it comes to a simmer.
4. 4
   Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the cream is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the cheese and stir to blend.
6. 6
   Place the hot potatoes in a large bowl and use a potato masher or 2 large forks to smash them, skin and all.
7. 7
   Fold the hot cream mixture into the potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
8. 8
   Return the potatoes to the saucepan, and cover to keep hot.