Description
A rich and comforting baked spinach gratin dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Wash the spinach thoroughly. Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 1 minute, then immediately transfer it to an ice bath. Squeeze all excess water from the spinach and chop it coarsely.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture thickens into a smooth sauce. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Remove the sauce from the heat. Stir in 3/4 cup of the Gruyere cheese until melted and smooth.
- Fold the chopped spinach into the cheese sauce. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup Gruyere cheese with the panko breadcrumbs. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the spinach.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Notes
- You can substitute Parmesan cheese for Gruyere if desired.
- For a richer flavor, use fresh grated nutmeg instead of ground.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: creamed spinach, spinach gratin, baked spinach, cheese side dish, comfort food