Potato Spinach Casserole

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If you ever have a hard time convincing a family member to eat their spinach, this would be the recipe to use.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 400f butter a 6x9 or 8x8 inch baking dish.

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Heat one of the teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

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Add spinach and cook , stirring often , until wilted , about 3 minutes.

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Transfer spinach to strainer and drain.

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When cool , squeeze out liquid and roughly chop the spinach.

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Wipe skillet clean.

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Add sausage to skillet and cook over medium-high heat until browned , 5 to 6 minutes.

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Use slotted spoon to transfer sausage to bowl.

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Wipe skillet clean.

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Heat remaining oil in skillet and add onions , cooking until golden , about 5 minutes.

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Add garlic and cook until fragrant , about 1 minute.

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Scrape mixture into bowl with sausage.

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Meanwhile , place potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to cover by 1 inch.

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Bring potatoes to boil over high heat , then lower heat to a simmer.

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Cook until potatoes are tender , about 15 minutes.

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Drain potatoes , wipe pot dry , put potatoes back into the pot , and mash with butter , cream , vi.

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Ingredients

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unsalted butter, olive oil, fresh spinach, italian sausage, red onion, garlic clove, russet potatoes, heavy cream, cider vinegar, nutmeg, salt, pepper, gruyere