Spinach au gratin is a classic French dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of creamy cheese sauce, tender spinach, and crispy bread crumbs is irresistible. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that will leave you wanting more.
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FRESH SPINACH GRATIN
Fresh spinach and Swiss cheese combine in this gratin that is perfect for the holidays. No more hand cramping from squeezing frozen spinach. With the exception of the breadcrumb topping, this can be done a day ahead to save time on the big day. You will just need to allow an additional 30 minutes of cook time.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Sprinkle flour over onion mixture and cook until a thick paste forms, about 1 minute.
- Place spinach in a large soup pot and cover. Heat on low until spinach begins to wilt, about 4 minutes. Turn heat off and add half-and-half, 1 cup Swiss cheese, and the onion mixture. Stir to combine and transfer to a 9-inch gratin dish.
- Combine breadcrumbs and remaining 1/2 cup cheese in a bowl. Pour melted butter over the top and stir to combine. Evenly spread breadcrumb mixture over the spinach.
- Bake in the preheated oven uncovered for 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 514.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
CLASSIC FRENCH SPINACH AU GRATIN
This spinach au gratin recipe is an extremely easy dish to make and is at home as part of a dinner menu, lunch, or even a snack.
Provided by Rebecca Franklin
Categories Side Dish
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 F and butter a gratin dish.
- Sauté the onion in the olive oil for 5 minutes in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and continue sautéing the mixture for 30 seconds. Add the salt, pepper, dried thyme, and spinach to the pan and stir until the ingredients are combined. Cover the pan with a lid and turn the heat to low. Allow the spinach to wilt for 3 minutes.
- Stir the milk and heavy cream into the spinach mixture and turn it out into the buttered gratin dish. Then stir together the melted butter, bread crumbs, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the gratin.
- Bake the spinach gratin in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until it is hot and bubbly, and the breadcrumbs have turned golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 902 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 29 g, ServingSize 4 portions (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
SPINACH GRATIN
Provided by Chuck Hughes
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter an 8 cup (2 l) gratin dish.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon butter. Add the spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until just wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Press out any excess water. Transfer to a large bowl.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until translucent but not brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and then the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until nutty and just golden, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the cream and milk and continue cooking until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in half of the cheese until melted. Fold the sauce into the spinach and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the prepared gratin dish and top with the remaining cheese. Bake until the gratin is golden brown on top, about 10 minutes.
PROVENCAL SPINACH GRATIN
There are a few versions of spinach gratin in Provence (there it is called a tian). This one is all about spinach - no eggs or cheese, just spinach and lots of garlic, a bit of flour to absorb moisture and hold everything together, and bread crumbs to make the top nice and crisp.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Oil a 2-quart baking dish or gratin and rub with a cut side of one of the garlic cloves before you chop the garlic.
- Steam the spinach above an inch of boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes, until it is wilted. You will probably have to do this in batches. I like to use a pasta pot with an insert for steaming spinach, as I can get a lot of it into the insert. Rinse briefly with cold water, squeeze gently (you don't have to squeeze dry) and chop.
- In a large bowl, toss together the spinach, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper, flour, milk and parsley. Spoon into the gratin dish in an even layer. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top and drizzle on the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Place in the oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until the top is browned and the mixture is sizzling. Serve as a starter or a side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 204, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 888 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
SPINACH POTATOES AU GRATIN
"This creamy mixture of sliced potatoes and spinach makes a pretty side dish," writes Edna Shaffer of Beulah, Michigan. "It may sound like it's labor-intensive, but it's not," she assures.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine potatoes and water. Cover and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring twice. Drain; set potatoes aside. , In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat butter on high until melted, about 15 seconds. Add onion. Microwave, uncovered, for 30-60 seconds or until tender, stirring once. , Whisk in flour until blended. Gradually stir in the milk. Cook, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes; stir. Cook 2-3 minutes longer, stirring every minute, or until sauce is thickened and bubbly. Stir in cheese and salt. Pour over potatoes. Add spinach and pimientos; mix well. , Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated through, stirring once. Sprinkle with bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 521mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
SPINACH AU GRATIN
Make and share this Spinach Au Gratin recipe from Food.com.
Provided by The Range Rover
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Drain spinach and spread in shallow baking dish.
- Cover it with chesse and cream; sprinkle with salt and paprika.
- Place under broiler until cheese is melted.
CREAMED-SPINACH GRATIN
Nutty Gruyere cheese and crunchy toasted breadcrumbs take the classic steakhouse side to the next level. It'll quickly become a family favorite.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot, bring 1 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to a simmer. Add spinach; cover and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Drain in a colander, pressing out as much liquid as possible with the back of a wooden spoon; coarsely chop.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add flour; cook, stirring, until mixture is pale golden and has a slightly nutty aroma, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour in milk, whisking constantly, until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly along bottom of pan, until bubbling and thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat; add mustard and 1/2 cup cheese. Whisk until smooth.
- In a large bowl, stir together spinach and cheese sauce until spinach is completely coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and panko; cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly brush a 7-by-11-inch oval gratin dish with butter. Transfer spinach mixture to dish; sprinkle top with toasted panko and remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake until browned on top and edges are starting to bubble, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
SPINACH GRATIN
This is great because it can be made up completely ahead and just bake it for 20 minutes for a terrific side dish.
Provided by Gay Gilmore
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Melt the butter in sauté pan over medium heat.
- Add the onions and sauté about 15 minutes, until translucent.
- Add the flour and nutmeg and cook stirring, for 2 more minutes.
- Add the cream and milk and cook until thickened.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Squeeze as much liquid as possible from the spinach.
- Add the spinach to the sauce.
- Add 1/2 cup of the cheese, mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese and gruyere on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
SPINACH AU GRATIN
Looking for a veggie dish you know they'll love? We recommend this Spinach au Gratin. It's studded with bacon and baked with a buttery cracker topping.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings, 1/2 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels. Add spinach to drippings in skillet; cook 3 to 5 min. or just until wilted, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add cream cheese; stir until melted.
- Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray. Crumble bacon into small bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Sprinkle over spinach mixture.
- Bake 20 to 25 min. or until spinach mixture is heated through and top is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 12 g
AU GRATIN SPINACH 'N' PORK
This dish is nice and rich, which makes it a good choice when you crave comfort food. It's a complete family meal all by itself. With rolls and a salad, it's perfect company casserole.-Sandy Szwarc, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onions in oil and butter until golden brown. Remove to paper towels to drain. In the same skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper towels to drain., In the drippings, cook pork over medium heat until no longer pink. Add spinach and garlic; cook and stir for 6 minutes or until heated through. Drain thoroughly. Stir in the lemon zest, fennel seed, salt, pepper, 1/3 cup Swiss cheese and bacon., Place half of the onions in a greased 1-qt. baking dish; top with pork mixture and remaining onions (dish will be full). Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining Swiss cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until pork is tender and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 421mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture. If using frozen spinach, thaw it completely and squeeze out any excess water before using.
- Grate the cheese yourself for the best flavor and texture. Pre-shredded cheese can contain additives that can affect the taste and texture of the dish.
- Use a variety of cheeses to create a complex flavor. A combination of sharp cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan is a classic choice.
- Season the spinach mixture well with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as nutmeg, paprika, or cayenne pepper.
- Cook the spinach mixture until it is wilted and tender. Do not overcook, or the spinach will become mushy.
- Pour the spinach mixture into a greased baking dish and top with the cheese mixture. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the spinach mixture is heated through.
- Serve immediately with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Spinach au gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make spinach au gratin that is sure to impress your friends and family.
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