Five-Spice and Spinach Scalloped Potatoes With Ham
- Ready In:
- 1hr 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 6 garlic cloves (1 cut in half and the rest minced)
- cooking spray
- 3 cups 2% low-fat milk
- 4 slices gingerroot (thin slices)
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 8 ounces spinach, washed & trimmed
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 6 ounces ham, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 3 1⁄4 lbs potatoes, unpeeled & very thinly sliced (cut as thin as possible using a mandolin slicer)
- 2 2⁄3 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cut 1 clove garlic in half and rub vigorously over the inside of a 12-inch square casserole dish.
- Spray the dish with cooking spray.
- In a saucepan, combine milk, ginger, onion, five-spice powder, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil over medium heat (frequent stirring will help keep the pot from overflowing).
- Remove from heat as soon as the mixture comes to a boil, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Strain and reserve liquid.
- In a wok or non-stick skillet, heat peanut oil over high heat for 30 seconds.
- Add spinach, minced garlic, and sesame oil; stir-fry until the spinach begins to soften and turn bright green (1-2 minutes).
- Transfer to a plate and allow to cool.
- Chop coarsely and set aside.
- Cover bottom of prepared casserole dish with half of the potato slices and top with half of the ham.
- Then add a half of the spinach (thin layer) and sprinkle half of the cheese on top; cover with half of the milk mixture.
- Repeat layers, ensuring that casserole is covered with liquid (add more milk if needed).
- Bake until a knife easily penetrates the casserole (45 minutes).
- Remove from oven and let sit for 15 minutes (the milk mixture will thicken as the casserole sits).
Questions & Replies
Got a question?
Share it with the community!
Reviews
Have any thoughts about this recipe?
Share it with the community!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
littleturtle
United States