Spinach, Potatoes, and Bacon Au Gratin

Spinach, Potatoes, and Bacon Au Gratin
Spinach, Potatoes, and Bacon Au Gratin might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 270 calories, 10g of protein, and 13g of fat. This recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up salt, pimento pepper, cheddar cheese, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Spinach, Potatoes, and Bacon Au Gratin, Spinach Potatoes Au Gratin, and Bacon, Parmesan and Spinach Gratin.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Place potatoes into a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook potatoes until tender and still firm, about 15 minutes; drain and set aside to cool.
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Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir green onion in the hot butter until softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Whisk flour into green onion and butter; gradually stir in milk, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir salt and Cheddar cheese into sauce, mixing until cheese has melted.
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SaltSalt
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Slice potatoes and place about half the potatoes into the bottom of a casserole dish; sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
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Layer half the spinach and half the pimentos over potatoes and pour half the cheese sauce over the spinach. Repeat layers, ending with remaining cheese sauce. Cover casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil.
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Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 50 minutes; uncover dish and continue baking until browned on top, 5 to 10 more minutes.
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Sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 45 m.
Servings8
Health Score7
Dish TypesSide Dish
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