Spinach, Feta, and Potatoes Au Gratin
Dec 16, 2012, Updated Jun 12, 2020
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This easy Spinach, Feta, and Potato Au Gratin recipe is my comfort food. A simple potato casserole recipe that’s perfect for anytime.
Easy Homemade Potatoes Au Gratin
…Or, as we would call it, Vegetarian Moussaka.
I have so much to say today, yet I am speechless.
How could this happen? How could a human being wake up one day and say to himself, “I’m going to go and take the lives of 20 children today. And a few adults to go with them… yeah, I’m gonna go do that…”
Blame it on mental illness, blame it on the guns, blame it on society. You know what? I don’t know who to blame. Do I blame his parents for his upbringing? Do I blame the 2nd Amendment? Where can I point my finger? I want to feel safe when I send my kids to school! They are supposed to be taken care of while they are there, away from me.
I can’t imagine what the parents and families in Newtown are going through… I just can’t.
I want to say, I am sorry… I am a parent and this is my nightmare, as it was yours as well… I don’t want my nightmares to become a reality. Nightmares are supposed to stay in the back of your mind, stashed away and to never be seen by your eyes. But, unfortunately, this nightmare became a reality for 26 families… I am so saddened. My heart is breaking.
I can’t stop hugging Ana and Aleksandra. Ana is getting frustrated with me because I keep kissing her, but I don’t care. She can scream all she wants. There’s one too many moms wishing they could do the same, but their last kiss was on Friday morning. That’s just not fair…
I chose to share this Spinach, Feta and Potato Gratin with you because when things don’t feel right, I make something that I know will bring the whole family to the dinner table. Moussaka, or Мусака, is one of those meals. Usually we make it with ground beef, but this time around I wanted something a bit more cheesy. And green.
…Please hug your kids, tell them you love them, and enjoy your family today. I know I am.
God Bless.
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Spinach, Feta, and Potatoes Au Gratin
Ingredients
- butter, , room temperature, for baking dish
- 5-6 medium-sized red potatoes, , washed, peeled, and sliced 1/8-inch thick, divided
- 4 bags, (10-ounces) fresh baby spinach OR 3 cans (13.5-ounces) spinach, washed and drained, dry with paper towel SEE NOTES FOR DIRECTIONS ON USING FRESH SPINACH
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Rub a 13×9 baking dish with butter.
- Layer half of the potato slices in dish, overlapping slightly.
- Spread the spinach on top of the potato slices.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese over the spinach
- Layer the rest of the potato slices on top.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, and salt and pepper.
- Pour the cream mixture into dish to cover potatoes; cover with foil.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove foil and continue to bake until top of gratin is golden, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Let rest 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
How many oz of spinach is each can? I am using frozen:) Looks awesome!
HI! Each can is 13.5 ounces…and I am so sorry for not including that in the recipe! Will fix that asap. Thank You!! 🙂
can this be made ahead?
Yes, absolutely. This also stays good in the fridge for a few days.
Looks amazing, can’t wait to try! You mentioned that you usually make this with ground beef… how much do you use?
Hi!!
I use about 2 pounds of ground beef, but when made with beef, you don’t use spinach or feta. Just brown the beef with diced onions, season with salt and pepper, and layer on top of the potatoes.
Curious when you say heavy cream, what kind of cream? sour cream? im such a beginner lol. By the way, looks great!
Hi!! That’s heavy whipping cream, not at all like sour cream. 🙂 You can find it in the milk aisle next to the Half & Half. And don’t worry, we were all beginners once. 🙂
This recipe sounds delicious. Spinach is my favorite veggie. I plan to try it with frozen chopped spinach. Three boxes sounds about right! Thank you.
Definitely a great meal to share with those you love and want to keep forever!
i am always avoiding spinach since it’s not one of my favorite veggies but i won’t mind it if it was served to me in your gratin 😉
How would I make this with fresh spinach? Thanks!
I meant to put a note in the recipe and I forgot; so sorry! You would need about 4 cups of sauteed fresh spinach. I am guessing about 2 bags, give or take, of fresh baby spinach.
I pinned this, it looks yummy. The Child loves spanakopita and this seems to me quite similar.
As for Newtown, I hear you. It’s unthinkable, and yet.
Words fail me.
I have it on good authority that feta and heavy cream, when combined, make just about everything better.
This is comfort, earthy potato style (one of my favourite forms). xo