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Creamed Spinach Gratin





Yields
Makes 12 servings



Cook Time
20 mins

By topping parmesan-flavored creamed spinach with a bread crumb topping, this gratin can be made up to a day ahead and needs just a few minutes under the broiler to be hot, crunchy and ready for the table.

F&F holiday sides: Creamed Spinach Gratin (1211)




Photography by Leo Gong; written by Amy Machnak
 1/2 teaspoon butter
 5 packages (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
Step 1
1

Butter a shallow 1 1/2- to 2-quart baking dish. Squeeze out as much water as possible from the spinach (use your hands or a clean kitchen towel). Set aside.

Step 2
2

Heat spinach and cream in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and stir in cheese to melt. Stir in salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 3
3

Transfer spinach mixture to buttered baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Just before serving, place dish in the oven 5 to 6 in. below a broiler set to high; broil until top is golden and crunchy, about 3 minutes.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

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Amount per serving
Calories240
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g27%

Saturated Fat 13g65%
Cholesterol 74mg25%
Sodium 342mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 7.4g3%

Dietary Fiber 2.5g9%
Protein 7.4g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.