Ina Garten Easy Spinach Gratin Recipe
The Ina Garten Easy Spinach Gratin Recipe is one of the best side dishes for any dinner. It is creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor. The taste is rich, but the cooking steps are easy
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs 680 g fresh spinach
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese optional top
Instructions
Cook the spinach
- Boil spinach in hot water for 1 minute, drain, and squeeze excess water.
Prepare creamy base
- In a pan, melt butter and cook onion. Add flour and stir well.
Add milk and cream
- Slowly pour milk and cream. Whisk until thick and smooth.
Add spinach and season
- Mix spinach into the creamy sauce. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, and Parmesan cheese.
Bake with cheese topping
- Transfer to a baking dish. Sprinkle Gruyère or more Parmesan. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
Notes
- Squeeze water from spinach fully.
- Do not add too much flour.
- Use Gruyère for richer flavor.
- Bake until top becomes golden.