Baked Spinach
Makes
2
servings

This is a variation of Julia Child's recipe for Baked Spinach. Ours has no cream but with cheese, there is no need. It is a great side dish for Thanksgiving.

Meal Type
Side Dishes
Diet Type
Vegetarian
Ingredients
3 pounds fresh spinach
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ tablespoons flour of choice
1 cup chicken stock
¾ cup Swiss cheese grated
2 tablespoons fine, dry breadcrumbs
1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2

Lightly butter a shallow 1 quart baking dish.

3

Stem and wash spinach. Place in a large pot over high heat. Cook covered with just the water clinging to leaves. Stir occasionally until wilted, about 4 to 6 minutes. Submerge in a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process. Use your hands to squeeze the excess moisture out.

4

Chop coarsely. You should have about 3 cups of chopped spinach.

5

Wipe out the pot and add 2 tablespoons of the butter. When it has melted add the spinach and let any remaining moisture cook off. Lower the heat and sprinkle with the flour. Stir for a couple minutes. 

6

Add ⅔ cup stock a couple tablespoons at a time. Simmer for a minute or two. Add more stock only if needed.  Add the salt and pepper.

7

Stir ½ cup cheese into the spinach.

8

Pour the spinach into the baking dish. Mix the remaining cheese into the breadcrumbs and sprinkle over the spinach. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and pour it over the cheese/breadcrumb mixture.

9

Bake for about 30 minutes or until the dish is heated through.