Spinach Potatoes Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 c. thinly sliced red potatoes
1/4 c. water
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. milk
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped fresh spinach
1 Tbsp. diced pimientos
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Preparation

In 2-quart microwave safe dish, combine potatoes and water. Cover and microwave on High for 8 to 9 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring twice.
Drain and set aside.
In large microwave safe bowl, heat butter on High until melted (30 seconds). Add onion.
Microwave, uncovered, 1 to 2 minutes or until tender. Whisk in flour until blended.
Gradually stir in the milk.
Cook, uncovered, on High for 2 1/2 minutes; stir.
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 pimientos; mix well.
Microwave uncovered on High for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through, stirring once.
Sprinkle with bacon.
Yield:
8 servings.