Spinach Potatoes

This rich, cheesy side dish is packed with layers of spinach, potatoes, sautéed onion, and delicious pancetta. Try it for brunch, as well.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 522 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pint heavy cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 2 (3 ounce) packages pancetta bacon, finely chopped
• 5 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and pancetta in hot butter until onion is tender and pancetta is cooked through. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Alternately layer potato slices, salt and pepper, onion-pancetta mixture, spinach, and cheese in the prepared baking dish. Pour heavy cream over all. Cover the dish.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Uncover and continue baking until bubbly and lightly browned, about 30 minutes more.