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.

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