Potato Spinach Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs small white potatoes, scrubbed and sliced THIN (about 7 cups sliced)
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/8 - 1/4 cup minced onion
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 cups half-and-half
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a combo of both) or 1 1/2-2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (or a combo of both)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 dash hot sauce (or use more or don't use any)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375. Grease/spray a 13\" x 9\" baking dish; set aside.
Place potato slices in a large bowl; add spinach, onions and garlic; toss well to evenly distribute.
In a separate bowl, combine half and half, melted butter, cheese, salt, pepper, paprika, parsley and hot sauce; stir together well; pour this mixture over potato mixture and stir well to evenly combine.
Pour into the prepared baking dish; cover and bake at 375 for 50-60 minutes (or until potatoes are tender).
Uncover and continue to bake for an additional 20 minutes.
Serve.