Spinach gratin is a delicious side dish that can be easy to prepare and tasty. It can be prepared the night before, then quickly warmed and toasted under the broiler, making it a great choice for holiday gatherings and potluck meals. To learn more about this yummy dish, read on to find out how to make spinach gratin.

Combining the classic taste of spinach with the creamy taste of cheese, spinach gratin is a delicious treat to serve as a side dish. To prepare the perfect spinach gratin, you will need to gather and prepare your ingredients, then bake and serve.

• 1/2 stick butter
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 5 10-oz. packages of frozen spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs

1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add the onions and cook for 10-15 minutes or until translucent.
4. Stir in the nutmeg and flour and cook for an additional two minutes.
5. Add in the heavy cream and simmer until thickened.
6. Stir in the spinach, one-half of the Parmesan cheese salt and pepper, mixing well.
7. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining Parmesan cheese, Gruyere cheese and bread crumbs.
8. Bake for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
9. Allow to cool briefly, then serve and enjoy!

• For added volume, add in one-half cup white rice.
• Three pounds of fresh spinach can be used in place of frozen.
• For a lighter dish, milk can be used in place of the heavy cream, however it will take longer to thicken the sauce.
• The dish can be prepared the night before and baked just before serving or even baked, then frozen and heated before serving.