Spinach Gratin
3 lb Spinach; stems removed, -OR- 2 pk -Frozen spinach, defrosted 4 tb Butter Salt Pepper Nutmeg Mornay Sauce (see RECIPE) 4 tb Gruyere WASH THE SPINACH WELL and put it in a non-al...
Ingredients
- 3lbspinach; stems removed, -or-
- 2package -frozen spinach, defrosted
- 4tbsp butter
Directions
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3 lb Spinach
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stems removed, -OR- 2 pk -Frozen spinach, defrosted 4 tb Butter Salt Pepper Nutmeg Mornay Sauce (see RECIPE) 4 tb Gruyere WASH THE SPINACH W
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Cover and cook it in its own water over medium heat until wilted, about 5 minutes
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Put the wilted spinach in a strainer and, with the back of a large spoon, squeeze as much liquid from the spinach as possible
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If it is cool enough to handle, squeeze the water out with your hands, a small handful at a time
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Chop the spinach by hand or in a food processor, season with salt, pepper and nutmeg and mix with 3 tablespoons of the butter
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Use the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to grease the gratin dish
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Add the spinach, cover with Mornay Sauce (See RECIPE) and sprinkle with cheese