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Creamed Spinach with Gruyère

Creamy, tasty spinach dish with Gruyere Cheese. Perfect as a side dish for two. Double or triple for more servings!
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Budget Frugal
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 392kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of spinach washed and stems trimmed
  • 1 shallot finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed
  • 2 TBS butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 TBS flour
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • ⅓ cup grated Gruyere cheese divided

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Add the spinach to large skillet over medium heat. Stirring frequently, cook the spinach until wilted but still vibrant green with a little crunch left. Wilt the spinach in batches if your skillet won't accommodate it all.
  • Drain the spinach well and allow to cool. Squeeze all the excess moisture out of the spinach either by pressing between thick layers of paper towels, or placing on a clean dishcloth and wringing the moisture out.
  • Place the spinach in the bottom of a small casserole dish.
  • For the sauce, melt the butter over low-medium heat adding the shallots and garlic, cooking but not browning them.
  • Add the salt, pepper and flour, whisking continuously. You are making a roux to thicken the cream sauce.
  • Cook the roux for one minute to remove the flour taste, being careful not to brown it.
  • Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream, stirring constantly.
  • When the sauce is thick and creamy, remove the pan from heat and add the grated cheese and nutmeg.
  • If the sauce is too thick add a little more cream or milk to thin it.
  • Pour the sauce over the spinach.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes until heated through and bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven and broil for an additional two minutes or so to brown the cheese topping. (Optional step) Watch it carefully to prevent burning.
  • Allow dish to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 961mg | Potassium: 1411mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 22314IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 516mg | Iron: 7mg