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Spinach Potatoes Gratin recipe

Spinach Potatoes Gratin

Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of our Spinach and Potatoes Au Gratin. This dish, with its layers of tender potatoes and savory spinach, evokes comfort and joy in every bite. Perfect for family gatherings or as a delightful side dish, it’s sure to impress and satisfy.

Ratings 4.4 from 5 votes
Cuisine ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 40 mins
Cooking Temp 175  °C
Servings 4
Estimated Cost $  10
Calories 350
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Dietary Gluten-Free, Paleo
Description

Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of our Spinach and Potatoes Au Gratin. This dish, with its layers of tender potatoes and savory spinach, evokes comfort and joy in every bite. Perfect for family gatherings or as a delightful side dish, it’s sure to impress and satisfy.

Ingredients for Spinach Potatoes Gratin
    Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil (For greasing the baking dish)
  • 750 grams Raw potatoes (Peeled and sliced thinly)
  • 1 bunch Fresh spinach (Washed and chopped finely)
  • 1 tablespoon Butter (For mixing with cheese and spinach)
  • ¾ cup Tomato sauce (To pour over the layers)
  • ½ cup Minas cheese (Grated or crumbled)
  • 3 units Chicken eggs (For binding the sauce)
Instructions
    Preparation
  1. Cook the Spinach

    Clean the spinach and cook the leaves with very little water, seasoned with salt, until they wilt. Drain and chop finely.

  2. Assemble the Gratin
  3. Prepare the Dish

    Mix the Minas cheese with the butter and spinach. Cook the potatoes, unpeeled, in boiling salted water until cooked but still firm. Peel and slice them very thinly.

    Preheat the oven to 175°C. In a baking dish, spread the oil well, place half of the potato slices, then the spinach mixed with the cheese, and top with the remaining potato slices.

  4. Baking
  5. Bake

    Mix the tomato sauce with the eggs and pour over the potato slices. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until a golden crust forms on the surface.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 1371kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 61.8g96%
Saturated Fat 26.0g130%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 576mg192%
Sodium 1800.6mg76%
Potassium 5862.2mg168%
Total Carbohydrate 156.5g53%
Dietary Fiber 26.0g104%
Sugars 14.9g
Protein 58.8g118%

Vitamin A 2160.97 IU
Vitamin C 256.15 mg
Calcium 996.71 mg
Iron 19.48 mg
Vitamin D 2.98 IU
Vitamin E 13.72 IU
Vitamin K 1673.44 mcg
Thiamin 0.99 mg
Riboflavin 1.88 mg
Niacin 12.37 mg
Vitamin B6 3.34 mg
Folate 867.51 mcg
Vitamin B12 1.90 mcg
Phosphorus 1202.84 mg
Magnesium 502.25 mg
Zinc 8.54 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

You can substitute the Minas cheese with any cheese of your choice. This dish pairs perfectly with a fresh salad!

Keywords: spinach, potatoes, gratin, comfort food, cheesy