Creamy Spinach and Gouda Gratin

Ingredients

Butter

2 tablespoons, plus extra for greasing

Breadcrumbs

1 cup, preferably homemade or panko

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Heavy cream

1 cup

Gouda cheese

1 1/2 cups, grated

Spinach

10 ounces, fresh

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Grease a medium baking dish with butter and set aside.
3. Thoroughly wash the spinach and remove any tough stems. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and blanch the spinach for 1-2 minutes. Drain and squeeze out any excess water, then chop the spinach coarsely.
4. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Stir in the minced garlic, salt, and pepper, allowing the flavors to meld for about 2 minutes.
5. Add the chopped spinach to the cream mixture, stirring until well combined. Remove from heat.
6. Transfer the spinach mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
7. Sprinkle the grated Gouda cheese generously over the top of the spinach layer.
8. In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs and melted butter until the breadcrumbs are well-coated. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cheese.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this gratin as a delightful side dish to accompany your favorite main courses!