Épinards Au Gratin (Spinach Au Gratin)

Say Cheese!!!!!

Delectable and mouth-watering, this Épinards au Gratin is simply perfect for all the cheese lovers!!!!!!!

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Baking Time: 20 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients and Quantity:

Spinach, rinsed, drained and chopped- 750 gm.

Onion, finely chopped- 01 no.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil- ½ tbsp..

All-purpose Flour- 1 ½ tbsp.

Milk- 3/4^th cup

Heavy cream- 1/4^th cup

Butter, melted- 1 ½ tbsp.

Breadcrumbs- ½ cup

Parmesan Cheese- 1/4^th cup

Salt- to taste

Freshly ground black pepper- 1/4^th tsp

Thyme, dried- 1/4^th tsp.

Method:

Preheat the oven to 350° F and lightly butter a gratin dish.

Heat olive oil in a non-stick heavy bottomed pan, add onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the flour and mix with a whisk and cook for 40 to 50 seconds.

Add salt, pepper, thyme and spinach. On a low flame let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

Add milk and heavy cream into the spinach mixture.

Put the entire mixture in to the Gratin dish. Add the melted butter, bread crumbs and cheese.

Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over it.

Bake the spinach gratin in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until it is the breadcrumbs have turned golden brown.