Gratin Of Creamed Spinach & Eggs

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A savory baked dish featuring tender spinach, hard-boiled eggs, and a rich cheese sauce topped with golden breadcrumbs.
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Gratin Of Creamed Spinach & Eggs

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 411.4

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This comforting Gratin of Creamed Spinach and Eggs is a delightful vegetarian main course or substantial side dish. The recipe combines earthy, thawed spinach with a velvety white sauce enriched by nutmeg, salt, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Hard-boiled eggs provide a satisfying protein boost and texture contrast, nestled beneath the creamy vegetable mixture. The dish is finished with a layer of toasted, buttery breadcrumbs that add a delightful crunch.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375F (190C). Grease a 6-cup baking dish lightly with butter.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the sliced onion to the melted butter and cook over low heat, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until softened and translucent.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute to form a roux.
  5. Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring no lumps form.
  6. Add the salt, nutmeg, and pepper to the sauce.
  7. Cook the sauce, stirring frequently, over medium heat for about 3 minutes or until it has thickened sufficiently to coat the back of a spoon.
  8. Stir in the thawed, squeezed-dry spinach and the grated Parmesan cheese.
  9. Cook the spinach mixture for 1 minute to heat through, then remove from heat.
  10. Meanwhile, take the remaining 1 tablespoon of melted butter and toss it with the fresh bread crumbs until well coated. Set aside.
  11. Quarter the hard-cooked eggs lengthwise.
  12. Place the egg quarters in the prepared baking dish, cut side up.
  13. Sprinkle the eggs lightly with additional salt to taste.
  14. Spread the spinach and cheese mixture evenly over the eggs, covering them completely.
  15. Sprinkle the buttered bread crumbs evenly over the top of the spinach layer.
  16. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 411.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.6g20%
Saturated Fat 7.0g35%
Cholesterol 26.6mg9%
Sodium 2932.0mg123%
Total Carbohydrate 63.1g22%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g19%
Sugars 6.4g
Protein 12.8g26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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