Spinach and Potatoes au Gratin
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
- 8 strips bacon
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 16 ounces NewStar* spinach
- 6-8 medium red or gold potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400 F.Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in flour until a paste forms. Slowly whisk in milk; bring to a simmer. Add 1 1/4 cups cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
- In a 10-inch frying pan, cook bacon until crisp; drain and crumble.
- Add onions to bacon drippings and saute over medium heat until tender. Add spinach and saute for 30 seconds.
- Layer half of potatoes in a 9-by-13-inch pan; season with half of salt and pepper. Add half of spinach and onions. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon; sprinkle half of remaining bacon over spinach. Repeat layering. Pour cheese sauce over all.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and bacon; bake for 5-10 minutes, or until browned.
- * Brands may vary by region; substitute a similar product.