Creamy Potato Gratin with Salmon and Spinach
Creamy potato gratin with salmon and spinach is a deliciously comforting dish that combines tender layers of potatoes, fresh spinach, and rich salmon. Baked to golden perfection, this gratin offers a delightful blend of flavors that makes it ideal for cozy family dinners or impressing guests. Simple yet elegant, each bite warms the soul and leaves you craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillet, cut into chunks
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Gruyère or Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter (for greasing and sautéing)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- Thinly slice the potatoes (about an eighth of an inch thick) and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt one tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Sauté the spinach and minced garlic until wilted (approximately 2 minutes).
- Layer half the sliced potatoes in the baking dish, followed by half of the sautéed spinach and pieces of salmon. Season with salt and pepper. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream with half the cheese, salt, and pepper. Pour over layered ingredients.
- Top with remaining cheese and cover with foil. Bake for 45 minutes; then remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg