Spinach Potatoes
Description
This rich, cheesy side dish is packed with layers of spinach, potatoes, sautéed onion, and delicious pancetta. Try it for brunch, as well.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 (3 ounce) packages pancetta bacon, finely chopped
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5 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
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4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
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1 pint heavy cream
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
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.
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.
4
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Uncover and continue baking until bubbly and lightly browned, about 30 minutes more.