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Potato Casserole with Spinach

5

90 min

Potato Casserole with Spinach

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Time

90 min

Serving

6 persons

Calories

386

Rating

5.00★ (1)

Author: Antonina Blum

Healthy potato casserole with spinach and bechamel sauce will be an excellent side dish for any meat dish or a variant of an independent dish. Convenient portioned serving, delicious cheese crust - your guests will be satisfied!

Ingredients

  • potato: 600 g
  • carrots: 250 g
  • onion: 100 g
  • spinach: 250 g
  • olive oil: 1 Tbsp
  • hard cheese: 200 g
  • butter: 30 g
  • wheat flour: 15 g
  • milk: 300 ml
  • salt: 1.5 tsp
  • ground nutmeg: 1 tsp

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Prepare all the ingredients.

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  2. Peel and cut potatoes and carrots into thin circles. Boil vegetables in boiling salted water until cooked.

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  3. Chop and fry the onion. Cut the spinach into strips. Add to the onion and simmer for 7 minutes under the lid.

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  4. Melt the butter in a thick-bottomed pan. Add flour, fry for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

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  5. Remove from heat. Add 1/4 of milk, mix thoroughly. Continue adding milk while stirring. Return to the stove, add nutmeg and salt. With constant stirring over low heat, bring the sauce to the consistency of a pancake dough. Remove from stove. Grate the cheese on a grater and add to the sauce, stir.

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  6. Turn on the oven to warm up to 180 degrees. Grease the baking dish (in the recipe we used a 16x16 cm). Divide the potatoes into 3 parts, put one of them on the bottom of the mold. Grease with the sauce.

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  7. Divide the carrots in half. Spread half the carrots on top of the potatoes. Grease with the sauce.

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  8. Put half the spinach stewed with onions. Grease with the sauce.

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  9. Repeat layers, greasing with sauce every time. After the second layer of spinach, lay out another layer of potatoes, grease with sauce and sprinkle with grated cheese.

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  10. Bake in the middle of an oven preheated to 180 C for about 20 minutes until the cheese crust appears. 

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History of the Potato Casserole with Spinach

Potato casserole with spinach is a dish that originated in Europe and has become popular worldwide. Potatoes were first introduced in Europe in the late 16th century and quickly became a staple food. Casseroles made with potatoes have been a popular way of serving this vegetable for centuries. The addition of spinach to this casserole not only adds color, but also increases the nutritional value of the dish.

Tips and Tricks for Potato Casserole with Spinach Recipe

To ensure that your potato casserole with spinach turns out perfectly, here are a few tips and tricks:

  1. Use firm potatoes for the casserole, as soft potatoes will not hold their shape in the casserole.

  2. Cut the potatoes and carrots into thin slices to ensure they cook evenly and quickly.

  3. Slice the onions thinly to ensure they cook thoroughly and become tender.

  4. Be patient when making the bechamel sauce. A good bechamel should be cooked slowly over low heat to ensure it thickens without clumps.

  5. Use freshly grated cheese for the topping, as pre-packaged grated cheese may contain additives that can affect the flavor.

Tips for presenting the dish

When presenting the potato casserole with spinach, here are a few tips:

  1. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the cheese topping to set.

  2. Cut the casserole into individual portions before serving for ease of serving and presentation.

  3. Sprinkle some fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives, over the top of the casserole to add color and flavor.

  4. Serve the casserole alongside a meat dish, such as roast chicken or baked salmon, for a complete meal.

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