Spinach-and-Cheese Puff

Name: Spinach-and-Cheese Puff
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: Butter, for baking dish; 3 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 cups coarsely grated Gruyere cheese (about 6 ounces); Coarse salt and ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe photo courtesy of David Loftus

Like creamed spinach but cheesier, this baked side is a great accompaniment to any meal.

Source: Everyday Food, November 2007

40 mins 10 mins 8

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

Butter, for baking dish
3 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups coarsely grated Gruyere cheese (about 6 ounces)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a shallow 1-quart baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine spinach, half-and-half, eggs, 1 cup Gruyere, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg; stir to combine. Spread evenly in prepared baking dish, and top with remaining 1/2 cup Gruyere. Bake until set and top is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.

Cook's Notes

Bake up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature, then cover with foil, and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 minutes more.

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jkoball1024715

20 DEC, 2017

Everyone loved it! I will make it again
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digicart1

25 NOV, 2017

It was a winner at our Thanksgiving table. On accident, I added all the cheese to the mix and so then added more to the top. It was great. Thanks!
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- digicart1
  
  25 NOV, 2017
  
  Oh, and I completely missed the bit about 2 tsp salt! Which probably saved the dish. Go me. ;-)
glomallardgma

24 NOV, 2017

Flavorless.
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lapobrien

21 NOV, 2017

I use all of the cheese in the mix. I cut salt to a pinch. I use about 1/4 cup of grated parmesan on top.
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cinto

4 FEB, 2014

A favourite! I would have given it 5 stars, except I agree with other reviewers; 2 tsp of salt makes it almost inedible. 1/2 tsp salt is plenty, maybe 1tsp at most. But with that single change, it's perfect. A bit rich for every day, but I make it for potlucks and holiday dinners and always get asked for the recipe.
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Bon

29 NOV, 2013

Love it! I made this for the first time last night (Thanksgiving 2013) and it turned out great! I used an oblong 3" deep casserole dish (9"x 11") & made a few minor changes: I added a 1/2 cup of chopped sweet onion & a cup of chopped (not sliced) fresh mushrooms. I also could not find gruyere cheese locally so I used the suggestion from the video for this recipe-to use any grated cheese, so I used pre-packaged grated Parmesan, Romano, Asiago. It puffed up well too. Almost like a soufflé.
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MS12220870

2 DEC, 2011

everyone loved it but i would definitely add more cheese...like a lot more cheese! cream was fine but it was in need of some cheesy goodness.
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kbloem

18 OCT, 2011

This recipe was not a big hit with my family, but I entrusted someone else to prepare it while I did other things, so I'm not sure it was made correctly.
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mcbra

3 JAN, 2009

I made this recipe for thanksgiving and again for christmas and everyone enjoyed it! It is a super easy dish to prepare and make! It's a great dish that is easy and fast to prep and make especially for holiday potlucks! I agree with the previous comments! The second time I made it, I put a lot less salt! Just a pinch or 1/2 teaspoon of salt would do just fine and make this recipe come out a lot better! :) happy cooking!
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MS10784076

2 JAN, 2009

Served for 2008 Thanksgiving and everyone enjoyed it. Definitely, 2T of salt is way too much. I even think 1T is too much as the cheese has a saltiness to it too. I was surprised to hear my brother, who is a wonderful chef, asked for this again and each Thanksgiving forward. Looks like I'll be making this again.
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