Holiday Spinach and Gruyère Gratin Recipe

Preparing a perfect holiday menu can lead to a lot of anxiety and stress. The best way to avoid that is to sit down a few days before and make a plan that includes a couple of make-ahead Thanksgiving recipes. Not only will it save you time but will also keep you relaxed come the big day. To add one to your menu, we bring to you this Spinach and Gruyere Gratin recipe that can be made a night before and re-heated in the oven before serving. It’s rich and full of flavor and can be served as a holiday side dish or a main course.

Holiday Spinach and Gruyère Gratin Recipe

Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Dish

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Total time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil and little extra for baking dish

6 shallots, thinly sliced

½ teaspoon salt

1/4 black pepper

1 cup dry wine

6 large eggs

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup whole milk

¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg

4 10-ounce packages frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed to remove excess moisture)

8 ounces grated Gruyere

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Procedure

Spinach and Gruyère Gratin

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1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a shallow 2 1/2to 3-quart baking dish with olive oil and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium to high heat. Add the shallots, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally until soft, say about 6 to 8 minutes. Add wine and let it simmer until evaporated for approximately, 4 to 6 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together cream, eggs, milk, nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon salt, Gruyere and Parmesan cheese. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
4. Bake until the spinach mixture is bubbling and the top is golden brown in color (approximately 45 to 55 minutes).

This Spinach and Gruyere Gratin recipe is a simple and rich side that can be prepared a day ahead. Leftovers are awesome too, just in case if you have any. So, which other make-ahead Thanksgiving recipes are you trying this season?

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