RECIPE

Creamy Spinach with Smoked Gouda Gratin

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 30 MIN
  • SERVINGS: 6

To make sure this gratin is rich and luscious, be sure to squeeze all the excess liquid from the spinach before adding the béchamel.

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 30 MIN
  • SERVINGS: 6
  • FAST
  • VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. Water
    2. 1 1/2 pounds baby spinach
    3. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    4. 1 small onion, finely chopped
    5. Salt and freshly ground pepper
    6. 3 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs
    7. 2 tablespoons coarsely shredded smoked Gouda cheese
    8. Smoked Gouda Bèchamel

Directions

  1. Preheat the broiler and position a rack 10 inches from the heat. In a large soup pot, bring 1/4 inch of water to a boil. Add the spinach and cook over high heat, tossing with long tongs, until completely wilted, about 3 minutes. Transfer the spinach to a colander and drain, pressing out as much liquid as possible.
  2. In a medium, ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and cook over high heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the wilted spinach and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the Smoked Gouda Bèchamel and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until bubbling, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the spinach with the bread crumbs and shredded Gouda and broil for 2 minutes, until golden and bubbling. Serve hot.