# Creamy Potato and Spinach Bake

A golden, cheesy, and comforting creamy potato and spinach bake that can be served as a side dish or a cozy vegetarian main.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 90 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1.25 cups shredded Gruyère or mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh thyme or chives for garnish

## Instructions

1. Thinly slice your potatoes.
2. Wilt fresh spinach in butter (or olive oil as per description).
3. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and soft.
4. Stir cream, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg into a sauce.
5. Layer half the sliced potatoes in the baking dish.
6. Pour half of the cream sauce over the potatoes.
7. Spoon half the spinach mixture over the potatoes.
8. Sprinkle with half the Gruyère and Parmesan cheese.
9. Repeat with remaining potatoes.
10. Add a good handful of cheese.
11. Pour the remaining cream mixture evenly over the top.
12. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes at 375°F (190°C).
13. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake another 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
14. Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

## Equipment

- skillet
- baking dish
- bowl

## Tips

- Bake until the top is golden and bubbly.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR_G6-9gkct/?igsh=MWJlOGRxNmd0NGw0Yg==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a30fce16-7d49-420f-b7eb-9ac8292c6d22
- Extracted: 2025-12-09

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