Spinach Gratin

Preparation Time : 35 minutes

Serves : 6

Ingredients :

• 3 bunches of spinach, stems removed and cut in half
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• ½ tbsp plain flour
• 1 ½ cups thickened cream
• ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated

Method :

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C 
2. In a large pot of boiling water, place the cut spinach in for 30 secs to cook or until the spinach is wilted. Rinse the spinach under cold water and drain, squeezing out any excess water. Set aside.  
3. In a large pan, melt butter over a medium-high heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.  
4. Next, add in the flour and stir to combine. Stir in the cream and ¼ cup of parmesan. Stir constantly while bringing the mixture to a simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the spinach. 
5. Transfer mixture into a 9-inch square baking pan and top with the grated mozzarella cheese and remaining parmesan.  Bake for 20 mins until the cheese is golden brown. Enjoy!