SPINACH AND BECHAMEL GRATIN

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Categories     Vegetable

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 10 oz pkgs frozen chopped spinach, thawed
5 Tbs butter
2 Tbs flour
1/2 C whipping cream
1/2 C milk
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Pinch of ground cloves
2/3 C grated Manchego or Parmesan chesse

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly butter 8 in or 9 in glass pie dish. Squeeze spinach until very dry. Melt 3Tbs butter in heavy med skillet over med-hi heat. Add spinach and saute 3 mins. Season with salt & pepper. Spread spinach evenly in prepared pie dish. Melt remaining 2 Tbs butter in heavy med saucepan over med heat. Add flour and whish 2 mins; do not let mixture brown. Gradually add cream, then milk, whisking until smooth. Cook until sauce is thick, whisking frequently, about 6 mins. Add nutmeg and cloves. Season with salt & pepper. Spoon sauce over spinach. Sprinkle cheese over top. Bake until cheese is golden and sauce bubbles, about 15 mins.

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