Florentine Potato Gratin

Gluten Free
Health score
10%
Florentine Potato Gratin
25 min.
6
251kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Florentine Potato Gratin, a delectable side dish that's not only gluten-free but also packed with flavor and texture. This dish is a perfect blend of creamy, cheesy goodness and the smoky essence of bacon, making it an irresistible addition to any meal.

Imagine tender, flavorful potatoes layered with vibrant, nutrient-rich spinach and topped with crispy bacon bits. This dish is a wonderful way to elevate your regular potato routine and impress your family and friends. In just 25 minutes, you can prepare a dish that bursts with color and flavor, transforming your table into a feast for the senses.

Whether served alongside a juicy roast or as a comforting accompaniment to grilled meats, this gratin will quickly become a favorite. With its creamy base of soft cream cheese and tangy sour cream, along with the rich sharp cheddar that melts beautifully, each bite is a heavenly experience. Plus, the option to lighten it up with turkey bacon and reduced-fat dairy products allows you to enjoy this dish guilt-free.

Join us in creating this sensational Florentine Potato Gratin that promises to delight your taste buds and satisfy your cravings for something truly special. Let's dive into the kitchen and get cooking!

Ingredients

  •  bacon crumbled cooked
  • oz cream cheese softened
  • 12 oz pkt spinach frozen thawed chopped
  • 0.8 teaspoon pepper 
  • slices package potato refrigerated (1-lb., 4-oz.)
  • tablespoon salt 
  • oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.8 cup cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  2. Drain and set aside.
  3. Drain spinach well, pressing between paper towels.
  4. Spread half of potatoes in a lightly greased, shallow 11- x 7-inch baking dish; sprinkle evenly with half of pepper.
  5. Spread spinach over potatoes; sprinkle with bacon. Top with remaining potatoes and remaining pepper.
  6. Stir together cream cheese and sour cream. Dollop cream cheese mixture evenly over potatoes; sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  7. Bake at 400 for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
  8. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Simply Potatoes Homestyle Slices.
  9. To lighten: Substitute turkey bacon for bacon, or reduce the amount of regular bacon; use reduced-fat cream cheese and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories251kcal
Protein18.2%
Fat73.48%
Carbs8.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.29
Glycemic Load
0.39
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
19.239565227343%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:250.77kcal
12.54%
Fat:20.95g
32.24%
Saturated Fat:10.7g
66.89%
Carbohydrates:5.33g
1.78%
Net Carbohydrates:3.62g
1.32%
Sugar:1.95g
2.16%
Cholesterol:60.74mg
20.25%
Sodium:1572.81mg
68.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.68g
23.36%
Vitamin K:212.52µg
202.4%
Vitamin A:7212.7IU
144.25%
Calcium:259.67mg
25.97%
Selenium:16.46µg
23.51%
Folate:89.25µg
22.31%
Manganese:0.44mg
22.16%
Phosphorus:193.24mg
19.32%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.62%
Magnesium:57.95mg
14.49%
Vitamin E:2.06mg
13.76%
Zinc:1.53mg
10.22%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.43%
Potassium:322.87mg
9.22%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.53%
Copper:0.15mg
7.45%
Vitamin B3:1.46mg
7.31%
Iron:1.27mg
7.08%
Fiber:1.71g
6.84%
Vitamin B12:0.41µg
6.8%
Vitamin B5:0.43mg
4.32%
Vitamin C:3.41mg
4.13%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.04%
Source:My Recipes