Semolina and Spinach Gratin

Semolina and Spinach Gratin
Semolina and Spinach Gratin
IMPROV: For a milder, creamier version, use a blend of Parmesan and Fontina instead of all Parm. (Semolina flour is sold at some supermarkets, Italian markets, and specialty foods stores.)
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
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  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • Carbohydrate 27 g(9%)
  • Cholesterol 122 mg(41%)
  • Fat 13 g(21%)
  • Fiber 2 g(9%)
  • Protein 16 g(33%)
  • Saturated Fat 7 g(37%)
  • Sodium 655 mg(27%)
  • Calories 295

Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 11x7x2-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. In large saucepan, bring to a boil milk, water, butter, and salt. Reduce heat to medium. Gradually whisk in semolina flour, then whisk until mixture is thick and smooth, about 5 minutes. Whisk in spinach, Parmesan cheese, eggs, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish; smooth top and sprinkle with 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Bake gratin until puffed and golden, about 40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 11x7x2-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. In large saucepan, bring to a boil milk, water, butter, and salt. Reduce heat to medium. Gradually whisk in semolina flour, then whisk until mixture is thick and smooth, about 5 minutes. Whisk in spinach, Parmesan cheese, eggs, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish; smooth top and sprinkle with 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Bake gratin until puffed and golden, about 40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.