Spinach And Bechamel Gratin

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• salt and pepper
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 cup whipping cream, unwhipped
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided (freshly grated, or to taste)

Recipe

• 1 set oven to 375 degrees.
• 2 lightly butter a 9-inch baking dish (or similar size oval casserole dish).
• 3 hand-squeeze the spinach as dry as possible.
• 4 melt 3 tablespoons butter in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat; add in the spinach and saute for about 3 minutes.
• 5 season spinach with salt and pepper.
• 6 spread the spinach evenly into the prepared baking dish.
• 7 melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add in flour and whisk for 2 minutes (do not allow the mixture to turn brown).
• 8 gradually add in the whipping cream and milk whisking until the mixture is smooth; cook until the sauce is thick, whisking frequently (about 5-6 minutes).
• 9 season sauce with nutmeg and cayenne, then add/mix in about 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or use any kind of cheese desired).
• 10 spoon the sauce over the spinach, then sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup parmesan cheese over the sauce (can use more if desired).
• 11 bake for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.