Ina Garten Spinach Gratin Recipe
Are you looking for a decadent way to eat greens? The Ina Garten Spinach Gratin Recipe is the ultimate side dish.
Equipment
- Large Sauté Pan
- Baking Dish
- Chef Knife
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring Cups
- Cheese grater
Ingredients
- 3 lbs FRESH SPINACH
- 1 cup YELLOW ONIONS
- 4 tbsp UNSALTED BUTTER
- 1/4 cup ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
- 1 cup HEAVY CREAM
- 1/2 cup WHOLE MILK
- 1 cup GRUYERE CHEESE
- 1/2 cup PARMESAN CHEESE
- 1/4 tsp NUTMEG
- 1 tsp KOSHER SALT
- 1/2 tsp BLACK PEPPER
Instructions
- Wash your fresh spinach leaves and remove any tough stems. Place the leaves in a large sauté pan with butter. Cook over medium heat until the spinach is totally wilted.
- Squeeze all the extra water out of the cooked spinach. This step is very important for a thick sauce. Chop the spinach roughly and set it aside for later.
- Melt more butter in the pan and add the onions. Sauté them for ten minutes until they are very soft. Stir in the flour and cook for two minutes now.
- Pour the milk and heavy cream into the pan slowly. Whisk the liquid until the sauce becomes thick and bubbly. This creates a very rich and smooth white sauce.
- Add the chopped spinach and cheeses to the cream sauce. Stir in the salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Mix everything together until the cheese starts to melt.
- Pour the mixture into your greased baking dish carefully. Top with more cheese and bake at 425 degrees. Cook for twenty minutes until the top is golden brown.
Notes
- Squeeze all water out of the spinach very well.
- Sauté the onions until they are clear and sweet.
- Use fresh nutmeg for the very best aroma today.
- Whisk the flour into the butter to avoid lumps.
- Use a mix of Gruyere and Parmesan for flavor.
- Do not overcook the spinach in the sauté pan.
- Let the gratin rest for five minutes before serving.
- Grease the baking dish to make cleaning very easy.