Smoky Spinach Gratin
Elevate your next meal with the luxurious comfort of Smoky Spinach Gratin, a rich and creamy baked dish brimming with bold flavors and decadent textures. Fresh spinach is blanched to perfection and enveloped in a velvety smoked gouda cheese sauce infused with aromatic smoked paprika and garlic. Topped with a crisp layer of golden panko breadcrumbs and parmesan, this gratin is baked to bubbling perfection, creating the ultimate balance of smoky, savory, and cheesy goodness. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy yet sophisticated recipe is perfect as a dinner side dish or centerpiece for your next gathering. Serve it warm and watch it disappear—this gratin is guaranteed to steal the spotlight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh spinach
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 cup Smoked gouda cheese (grated)
- 0.5 cups Grated parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish and set aside.
Wash the spinach thoroughly under cool running water, then blanch it by boiling in salted water for 2 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible and chop roughly. Set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is golden and bubbly to make a roux.
Slowly add the milk to the roux, whisking constantly to create a smooth sauce. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the sauce and whisk to combine. Stir in the smoked gouda cheese and half of the parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
Add the blanched, chopped spinach to the cheese sauce and mix well to combine. Pour the spinach mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, remaining parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the spinach gratin.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Smoky Spinach Gratin as a comforting side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1644 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.1 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.3 g | 322% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 292 mg | 97% | |
| Sodium | 4585 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.6 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 78.6 g | 157% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 2344 mg | 180% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 924 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
