1. Prepare the Potatoes:
Start by peeling the potatoes and slicing them into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick. Set them aside in a bowl of cold water to prevent browning while you prepare the other ingredients.
2. Prepare the Meat Mixture:
Soak the bread in 200 ml of milk until it’s soft and fully absorbed, then squeeze out any excess milk and crumble the soaked bread into a large mixing bowl.
Add the minced meat, Provencal herbs, salt, paprika, egg, minced garlic, chopped dill, and parsley to the bowl.
Mix the meat and seasonings thoroughly until everything is well combined. If you like a bit of heat, add some finely chopped chili pepper to the mix.
Set the meat mixture aside while you prepare the spinach and mushroom sauce.
3. Prepare the Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Sauce:
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is soft and translucent.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for another 5-7 minutes, or until the mushrooms are browned and have released their moisture.
Add the spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until wilted. If using frozen spinach, make sure it’s fully thawed and drained before adding it to the pan.
Sprinkle the flour over the spinach and mushroom mixture and stir well to combine. Cook for about 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually add the cream to the skillet, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
Stir in the grated hard cheese, mozzarella cheese, and dried ginger. Continue to stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Remove the sauce from the heat and set aside.
4. Assemble the Casserole:
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