IRISH BRUNCH POTATO CASSEROLE

IRISH BRUNCH POTATO CASSEROLE image

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lb red skin potatoes, cubed & unpeeled
4 large yellow onions, chopped
10 oz frozen spinach, thawed & squeezed dry
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp butter
1 tsp dried thyme
1 c shredded-irish sweet cheddar cheese(or cheese of choice)
1 c shredded-irish aged cheddar cheese(or cheese of choice)
3/4 c sharp cheddar cheese shredded
1/3-1/2 c heavy whipping cream(optional if you want a drier casserole)
1 tsp steak seasoning or (salt & pepper)

Steps:

1. Cube Potatoes, and add to a large pot, cover with water, add 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes, or until almost done. Drain and add to a large bowl.
2. While the potatoes are boiling, add the butter and olive oil to a large skillet, and heat over medium high heat, then add in the chopped onions, and spinach, and sauté until tender, about 7-10 minutes or so.
3. These are the cheeses that I chose to use in this dish, but you can use what ever you prefer.
4. Shred the cheeses if not already shredded.
5. Drain potatoes in a large colander, then add to a large bowl, along with the sautéed vegetable mixture. Add in the steak seasoning and dried or fresh thyme.
6. Add in 1/2 cup sharp cheddar, and 3/4 cup each of both Irish Cheeses. reserving the remainder to top casserole during last 10 minutes of baking time. Stir and add in the heavy whipping cream till mixed.
7. Spray casserole dish with non stick cooking spray.
8. Add potato mixture to prepared casserole dish, and place in preheated 400 degree F. oven, and bake for about 20 minutes, then top with remaining cheese in desired pattern, and return to oven and bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese melts.
9. Remove from oven and serve as desired. I served it with Irish Bacon and Bangers, and Grilled Tomatoes with Shredded Cheese, and https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/bread/savory-bread/brown-soda-bread.html?p=1.