Description
Comforting “spinach, potato, and cheese casserole” brings hearty Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table. Layers of creamy potatoes, fresh spinach, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450g) potatoes
- 8.8 ounces (250g) spinach
- 4 eggs
- 5.3 ounces (150g) hard cheese (mozzarella or any of your choice)
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon (5g) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Other Ingredients:
- 1 onion
- 4 tablespoons (60g) sour cream
- Vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Cleanse potatoes thoroughly under running water, then peel and cube into medium-sized pieces.
- Submerge potato cubes in salted water, boiling for 5-7 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- Finely dice onions and sauté in a pan over low heat until translucent and soft.
- Rinse spinach carefully, slice into thin strips, and add to the cooked onions. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until spinach wilts, then remove from heat.
- Whisk eggs in a large mixing bowl until smooth and uniform.
- Incorporate sour cream into the eggs, blending thoroughly. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to personal preference.
- Mix in baking powder and grated hard cheese, stirring until well combined.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Lightly grease a baking dish and create an even layer of boiled potato cubes.
- Distribute the spinach and onion mixture evenly over the potato base.
- Carefully pour the egg and cheese mixture across the entire surface.
- Sprinkle remaining grated cheese on top for a golden crust.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese turns golden and slightly bubbling.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Keep potatoes uniformly sized to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Drain potatoes completely to prevent excess moisture from making the dish soggy and compromising the casserole’s structure.
- Choose fresh, crisp spinach for maximum nutrition and vibrant green color in the final dish.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like feta or goat cheese for unique flavor profiles and dietary variations.
- Season generously but taste the mixture before baking to balance salt and pepper levels perfectly.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially baking powder.
- Reduce cheese content for a lighter version or substitute with low-fat alternatives without sacrificing taste.
- Allow casserole to rest 5-10 minutes after baking to help set and make cutting and serving easier.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg