FBD

Baked Spinach Casserole

AmericanVegetarianIntermediate50 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 cup light cream
  • 3 tbsp grated onion
  • 20 oz frozen chopped spinach (2 packages), thawed and drained
  • 1 lb fresh mushrooms, chopped
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 0.3 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.3 tsp white pepper
  • 3 tbsp grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.

  2. 2

    Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion and mushrooms for 5 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Whisk in flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth. Gradually add cream, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.

  4. 4

    In the prepared casserole, spread half the spinach. Cover with half the mushroom cream sauce. Repeat layers.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle grated Gruyère over the top.

  6. 6

    Set casserole in a pan of hot water (bain-marie). Bake 40 minutes until set and golden.