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Delicious Ina Garten Spinach Gratin Recipe for a Comforting Side

Delicious Ina Garten Spinach Gratin Recipe for a Comforting Side

This Delicious Ina Garten Spinach Gratin Recipe for a Comforting Side elevates any meal with creamy textures and rich flavors from simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 13 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 111
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp whipped butter
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp fresh grated nutmeg
  • 3 cups 2% milk
  • 3 lbs frozen chopped spinach (defrosted)
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese (shredded)

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed pan
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425F.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed pan melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until translucent, about 10 - 12 minutes.
  3. Add the flour and nutmeg; cook 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the milk and cook until thickened, about 5 - 7 minutes.
  5. Squeeze as much liquid as possible from the spinach and add the spinach to the sauce.
  6. Add 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  7. Transfer the spinach to a large baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and the Gruyere cheese on top. Bake for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 9.2gProtein: 7.7gFat: 5.5g

Notes

For a variation, consider adding minced garlic or experimenting with different types of cheese.

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