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