SPINACH AND BECHAMEL GRATIN

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Provided by David Allen

Categories     Milk/Cream     Cheese     Dairy     Leafy Green     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Casserole/Gratin     Parmesan     Spinach     Winter     Bon Appétit     Los Angeles     California     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
5 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup milk
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Pinch of ground cloves
2/3 cup grated manchego or Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Light butter 8-inch or 9-inch glass pie dish. Squeeze spinach very dry. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add spinach and sauté 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spread spinach evenly in prepared pie dish.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk 2 minutes; do not let mixture brown. Gradually add cream, then milk, whisking until mixture is smooth. Cook until sauce is thick, whisking frequently, about 6 minutes. Add nutmeg and cloves. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon sauce over spinach. Sprinkle cheese over. Bake until cheese is golden and sauce bubbles, about 15 minutes.

Challote Kollections
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Thanks for sharing this recipe. I'm always looking for new and exciting dishes to try.


ReaperWolf Phoenix
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks amazing!


danielle collins
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This gratin is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, cheesy, and delicious.


Dikra Amine
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I made this dish for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it.


Nicholas Hester
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The results are amazing!


gamer girly straeberry OWA OWA
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I loved this dish. The bechamel sauce really mellows out the flavor of the spinach.


Mb Rabbi
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This gratin is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Franklin Huffman
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to cook spinach, and this recipe is definitely a keeper.


gabriel schrader
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This dish is also great for leftovers. It reheats well in the microwave or oven.


Tara lama
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I served this gratin with a side salad, and it was the perfect meal. It's light and refreshing, but still filling and satisfying.


Bing lalala
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I added a bit of grated Parmesan cheese to the bechamel sauce, and it took this dish to the next level.


SANDIP PARAJULI
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The bechamel sauce is the star of this dish. It's so creamy and flavorful. I could eat it by the spoonful!


Andile Qwabe
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I love that this recipe uses fresh spinach. It gives the gratin a beautiful green color and a fresh flavor.


Ugwumba Udochukwu
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious.


Mbah Racheal
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The combination of spinach and bechamel sauce is divine.


najam alam
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I've made this gratin several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Arline Belcher
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The spinach was cooked perfectly, and the bechamel sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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