Spinach, Feta, and Potatoes Au Gratin
This easy Spinach, Feta, and Potato Au Gratin recipe is my comfort food. A simple potato casserole recipe that's perfect for anytime.
Servings : 6
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 13x9 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
If using fresh spinach - heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a frying pan; add spinach (you might have to do this in batches), season with salt and pepper and cook until wilted - about 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 462 kcal | Carbohydrates: 31 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 34 g | Saturated Fat: 20 g | Cholesterol: 201 mg | Sodium: 233 mg | Potassium: 905 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 1415 IU | Vitamin C: 15.9 mg | Calcium: 143 mg | Iron: 1.8 mg | Net Carbs: 28 g
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.