BOURSIN CREAMED SPINACH

BOURSIN CREAMED SPINACH image

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1/2 cup yellow onion,diced
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 pkg(5.2oz)Boursin cheese
1 pkg(10oz)frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry of excess moisture
2 Tbsp. parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp. lemon zest(optional)
Salt, pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg to taste
2/3 cup coarse fresh bread crumbs
1 Tbsp. olive oil

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 425',coat a shallow 2-cup baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside. 2. Saute onion in 1 Tbsp. butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook until onion is soft, 5 min. 3. Add flour and stir to coat onion. Cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk milk and cream into the onion mixture, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Simmer sauce for 1 minute. 4. Stir in Boursin a little at a time until melted and smooth. Remove saucepan from heat. Add spinach, parmesan, lemon zest, salt, pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg. Transfer spinach to prepared baking dish. 5. Combine bread crumbs, butter, oil, and salt and pepper. Top spinach with crumbs, packing them to adhere. Place dish on a baking sheet and bake until crumbs are golden and sauce is bubbly, 20-25 minutes.