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.

Ch Bilal
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This gratin was delicious! I loved the combination of spinach and bechamel sauce. I would definitely make this again.


Rony Sikdar
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This gratin was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time. Other than that, it was a good recipe.


keith kingsfield
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I loved this gratin! It was so creamy and cheesy. I would definitely make this again.


Billy Segura
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This gratin was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would use less cheese next time. Other than that, it was a good recipe.


Nawaz Ch
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I'm not a fan of bechamel sauce, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The gratin was very flavorful and the spinach was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again, but I would probably use a different sa


Marvin Robinson
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This gratin was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more salt and pepper next time. Other than that, it was a good recipe.


Kabeer Ali
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I made this gratin for my vegetarian friends and they loved it! It was a great way to get them to eat their vegetables. The gratin was also very easy to make, which is always a bonus.


Ashenafi Beyene
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This gratin was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The final product was delicious and everyone at my dinner table loved it. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a special occasion dish.


Zarak khan
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this gratin. The bechamel sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the cheese topping was perfectly golden brown. I would definitely make this again.


Marlly Hernandez
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I made this gratin for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially appreciated how easy it was to make ahead of time. I simply assembled the gratin in the morning and then baked it just before dinner. It was perfect!


michael twedt
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I followed the recipe exactly and the gratin turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy vegetarian dish.


Ps Sp
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This spinach and bechamel gratin was a hit with my family! The creamy sauce and cheesy topping were perfect, and the spinach added a delicious freshness. I will definitely be making this again.


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