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Creamed Spinach with Gruyere

Creamed Spinach with Gruyere: Your New Favorite Comfort Side

Creamed Spinach with Gruyere is a luxurious, gluten-free side dish that transforms ordinary spinach into an extraordinary dining experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spinach Base
  • 16 ounces Frozen chopped spinach Can substitute with fresh spinach, blanched and chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter Olive oil can be used for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Finely chopped shallots Can substitute with yellow or green onions.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Half-and-half can be used for a lighter option.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Yellow mustard can be used as a substitute.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Freshly grated nutmeg Always choose fresh for best flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper White pepper can be used as an alternative.
For the Irresistible Topping
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese Can substitute with Swiss or Parmesan.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves Dried thyme can be used in a smaller amount.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder Fresh minced garlic can also be used.
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs Regular breadcrumbs can substitute but will be denser.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • colander
  • Whisk
  • Serving Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Thaw frozen chopped spinach in a colander and squeeze out excess water.
  2. In a skillet, melt unsalted butter and add fresh thyme leaves, garlic powder, and panko breadcrumbs; cook until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté shallots and garlic until translucent.
  4. Pour in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, nutmeg, and black pepper; whisk and simmer until thickened.
  5. Stir in spinach and season with salt; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, fold in Gruyere cheese, and serve topped with the breadcrumb mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover creamed spinach in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on low heat with a splash of cream or milk.

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