Spinach au Gratin

Name: Spinach au Gratin
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 2 pounds spinach; 2 tablespoons whipped cream; 1-2 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs; 4 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons flour; 1 pint hot milk; 4 ounces freshly-grated gruyère; 1 level teaspoon mustard; juice of ½ lemon; salt and freshly-ground black pepper; salt and freshly-ground black pepper; salt and freshly-ground black pepper

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Great Dishes of the World

By Robert Carrier

Published 1963

About

Ingredients

2 pounds spinach
salt

Europe
France
Side dish
Vegetarian

Method

Wash spinach several times in cold water. Poach in a little salted water for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain; squeeze dry and chop finely.

To Make Sauce

Melt butter in top of double saucepan; blend in flour and cook over water, stirring constantly, until smooth. Gradually add hot milk and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce comes to the