spinach feta potato
This comforting Spinach, Feta, and Potato Au Gratin recipe features layers of tender potatoes, fresh spinach, and creamy feta cheese baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a hearty side or main dish.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter room temperature, for baking dish
- 5.5 medium red potatoes washed, peeled, and sliced 1/8-inch thick, divided
- 4 cups fresh spinach washed and drained
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 unit eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rub a 13x9 inch baking dish with butter.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish, slightly overlapping each slice.
- Spread the fresh spinach evenly over the potato layer.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the spinach layer.
- Add the remaining sliced potatoes on top, forming a final layer.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, eggs, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the cream mixture over the layered potatoes in the dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake covered for 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 40 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Allow the gratin to rest for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, sauté spinach with garlic and onion before layering. Serve with a dollop of sour cream if desired.