Creamy Spinach With Smoked Gouda Gratin

Very quick and easy.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

•  water
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  Baby Spinach
• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1  small onion, finely chopped
•  smoked gouda cheese, bachamel
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 3  tablespoons  fine dry breadcrumbs
• 2  tablespoons  coarsely shredded smoked gouda cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the broiler and position a rack 10 inches from the heat. In a large soup pot, bring 1/4 inch of water to a boil. Add the spinach and cook over high heat, tossing with long tongs, until completely wilted, about 3 minutes.
2. Transfer the spinach to a colander and drain, pressing out as much liquid as possible. (very important to drain as much liquid as possible).
3. ]In a medium, ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and cook over high heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the wilted spinach and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the Smoked Gouda Béchamel and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until bubbling, about 1 minute.
4. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the spinach with the bread crumbs and shredded Gouda and broil for 2 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
5. Serve hot.