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Sweet Potato Spinach Bake

Name: Sweet Potato Spinach Bake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup water; 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups whole milk; 2 cups shredded Gouda cheese; 3 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min.

Makes

4 servings

This wonderful, bright meal-in-one from our Test Kitchen is filled with layers of flavor. Gouda cheese and bacon lend a rich, savory taste to the sweet potato and spinach combination.

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Ingredients

4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded Gouda cheese
3 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon

Directions

Place sweet potatoes in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add spinach. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat.
Drain sweet potatoes. Spread half of the spinach mixture into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with half of the potatoes and cheese. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with bacon. Cover and bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 643 calories, 33g fat (20g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 955mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 8g fiber), 27g protein.

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