Description
A comforting baked dish featuring spinach and potatoes in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 500 g fresh spinach, washed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 50g butter
- 50g plain flour
- 500 ml milk
- 100g cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan/gas mark 6).
- Parboil the potato slices for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
- Add the cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir the fresh spinach into the sauce and cook until wilted.
- Layer the parboiled potato slices and spinach sauce in an ovenproof dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- You can use frozen spinach, just make sure to thaw and drain it well.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.
- A sprinkle of breadcrumbs on top can add extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Spinach, Potato, Bake, Vegetarian, Comfort food