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Spinach with cream sauce and cheese
Yield: 13 servings
5 from 10 votes

Makeover Spinach Gratin

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Creamy spinach with a hint of nutmeg is baked in the oven topped with melted cheese for a decadent Holiday side dish.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp whipped butter (I used Land O Lakes)
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup flour (use Gluten free AP flour for GF)
  • 1/4 tsp fresh grated nutmeg
  • 3 cups 2% milk
  • 3 lbs frozen chopped spinach, defrosted (I used 3 16-oz packages )
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese

Instructions

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

Video

Notes

Adapted from Ina Garten

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cup, Calories: 111kcal, Carbohydrates: 9.2g, Protein: 7.7g, Fat: 5.5g, Saturated Fat: 2.5g, Cholesterol: 17.5mg, Sodium: 287mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2.6g
WW Points Plus: 3