Spinach Potatoes Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 c. thinly sliced red potatoes (about 7 large)
1/4 c. water
3 Tbsp. margarine
2 c. milk
1/4 c. chopped onion
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped fresh spinach
1 Tbsp. diced pimentos

Preparation

In a 2-quart microwave-safe dish, combine potatoes and water. Cover and microwave on High 8 to 9 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring twice.
Drain; set potatoes aside.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat butter on High until melted, about 30 seconds.
Add onion.
Microwave, uncovered for 1 to 2 minutes or until tender, stirring once.
Whisk in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk.
Cook uncovered on High for 2 1/2 minutes; stir and cook 3 to 4 minutes longer, stirring every minute or until sauce is thickened and bubbly.
Stir in cheese and salt. Pour over potatoes.
Add spinach and pimentos; mix well. Microwave, uncovered, on High for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through, stirring once.
Sprinkle with bacon.
Yields 8 servings.