spinach feta potato
This easy and creamy Spinach, Feta, and Potato Au Gratin is a comforting casserole perfect for any dinner. Layers of tender sliced potatoes, fresh spinach, and tangy feta cheese baked in a rich cream and egg custard until golden and bubbly.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter room temperature, for greasing baking dish
- 6 medium red potatoes washed, peeled, and sliced 0.125 inches thick
- 4 cups fresh spinach washed and chopped
- 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Rub a 13x9 inch baking dish with butter to grease it.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes evenly in the baking dish, overlapping slightly.
- Spread the chopped spinach evenly over the potato layer.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the spinach layer.
- Add the remaining sliced potatoes as the top layer.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, eggs, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the cream mixture evenly over the layered potatoes and spinach. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake covered for 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 35 to 40 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow the gratin to rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for a comforting side or a vegetarian main dish. For extra flavor, sauté the spinach with garlic and onions before layering.