Spinach and bacon gratin

Try this fresh delicious quick and easy spinach and bacon gratin by our Food Editor Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Pictures Dylan Swart

Spinach and bacon gratin

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 40 minutes

Serves: 2–3

• 3 cups spinach, finely chopped
• 2 cups bacon, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• Handful fresh thyme, chopped
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup (250ml) cream
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
• ½ cup Feta cheese, chopped
• Basil leaves, for serving

1. Preheat oven to 180˚C.
2. Heat butter, bacon, onion and garlic until soft.
3. Add spinach and thyme. Cook until the spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer into oven dish.
4. In a jug, mix cream and eggs. Pour over spinach mixture and sprinkle with cheeses.
5. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden
6. Serve with basil leaves