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Spinach and Potato Bake

A comforting and satisfying casserole made with potatoes, spinach, and cheese, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Casserole, Main Course
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 450 g 450 g (about 1 lb) of potatoes Cut into medium-sized cubes.
  • 1 unit 1 onion Finely chopped.
  • 250 g 250 g (about 9 oz) of spinach Washed and chopped.
  • 4 unit 4 eggs
  • 4 tablespoons 4 tablespoons of sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 150 g 150 g (about 5 oz) of hard cheese (mozzarella or any of your choice) Grated.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the potatoes thoroughly, peel them, and cut them into medium-sized cubes.
  2. Place the cubed potatoes in a pot, cover with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cook for 5-7 minutes until soft but not mushy. Strain and let cool.
  3. Finely chop the onion. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook the onion until softened and translucent.
  4. Add the washed and chopped spinach to the pan with the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and baking powder.
  6. Grate half of the cheese and fold it into the egg mixture.
  7. Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or oil. Layer the cooled potatoes in the dish, followed by the spinach and onion mixture.
  8. Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the top and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for about 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Serving
  1. Let the bake cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve hot directly from the dish.

Notes

Feel free to mix different types of cheese, prepare ahead of time, and add more veggies for variation.