FANTASTIC CREAMED SPINACH GRATIN

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A perfect side dish to your holiday meal, even people who hate spinach will love this dish! --- this should serve 8 people depending on the size of the portions -- the complete recipe may be made up to 24 hours in advance, cover and refrigerate, allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking --- if you prefer a milder spinach flavor then boil the spinach in water for about 8 minutes before using in the recipe.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Spinach

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons butter
5 shallots, thinly sliced crosswise
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
5 (10 ounce) boxes frozen spinach, thawed (hand-squeeze out any excess moisture)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup whipping cream (35% cream)
1 cup full-fat milk
1 cup grated swiss cheese or 1 cup gruyere cheese
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or use 1/2 teaspoon white salt)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (can use more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 9-inch baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add in shallots and cayenne pepper; cook stirring for about 5-6 minutes or until softened but not browned (add in the fresh garlic the last few minutes of cooking).
  • Hand-squeeze out any excess moisture in the spinach then place in a large bowl.
  • Add in the shallot/garlic mixture, cream cheese, whipping cream, milk, shredded cheese, seasoned salt, ground black pepper and nutmeg; mix well using a wooden spoon.
  • Transfer to prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese.
  • At this point you may cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Bake uncovered for about 25 minutes or until light golden brown.

Chinyelu Johnson
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. The creamed spinach was creamy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again, but I might try a different recipe next time.


sumon shil
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This recipe was a bit complicated for my taste. There were a lot of steps involved, and it took me a long time to make. I think I would have preferred a simpler recipe with fewer steps.


MD Porid
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The spinach by itself was not very flavorful, and the cream sauce and seasonings did not do much to enhance the flavor. I think I would have enjoyed it more if it had been seasoned with more bold flavors.


Labony Aktar
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This gratin was a bit too rich for me. The cream sauce and heavy cream made it a bit heavy on the stomach. I think I would have preferred a lighter version with less cream sauce.


Abuchi Nweze
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This gratin was a hit at my potluck party. Everyone loved the creamy texture and the delicious flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves creamed spinach.


JUANITA KOZLOWSKI
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This recipe was a great way to use up leftover spinach. The gratin was creamy and cheesy, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I served it with roasted chicken, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


sakaraia Tuberi
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I really enjoyed this gratin. It was easy to make, and the results were delicious. The creamed spinach was creamy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again.


Sunny Mawunyo
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This gratin was a bit too complicated for my taste. There were too many steps involved, and it took me a long time to make. I think I would have preferred a simpler recipe.


Tebogo Makgoka
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The cream sauce lacked flavor, and the spinach was not very flavorful either. I think I would have enjoyed it more if it had been seasoned more aggressively.


Abbas Aziz
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This gratin was a bit too rich for my taste. The cream sauce was very heavy, and the breadcrumb topping was a bit too thick. I think I would have enjoyed it more if it had been a bit lighter.


Moonlight Too
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I made this gratin for a dinner party, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the creamy texture and the delicious flavor. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves creamed spinach.


Michael Reed
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were amazing. The gratin was creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. I loved the addition of nutmeg and Parmesan cheese. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Bipin Bhar
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I'm not usually a fan of creamed spinach, but this gratin changed my mind. It was so creamy and cheesy, and the breadcrumb topping was the perfect finishing touch. I served it with roasted chicken, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Robert Sutherland
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This creamed spinach gratin was a hit! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the texture was creamy and decadent. I loved the crispy breadcrumb topping, which added a nice crunch to each bite. I will definitely be making this again.


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