Spinach baked with double cream and Parmesan
This is a simple and heavenly dish. Make it as a side to roasts, chops or fish. Or have it as a weeknight dinner with a poached egg and torn off pieces of crusty bread to soak up the creamy juices. You can add another cheese in place of Parmesan if you're vegetarian – a slightly smoky Swiss cheese would be good. Or sprinkle over some breadcrumbs before baking for a bit of crunch.
Ingredients
- 200g spinach (or chard)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 200ml double cream
- 1 tbsp Parmesan, grated
- salt and pepper
Method
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 150°C/Gas 2.
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Step 2
Cook the spinach by gently wilting it in a pan with a little butter for about 5 minutes.
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Step 3
Chop it into smallish strips, then mix it in with the beaten egg, Parmesan and season to taste.
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Step 4
Bake in a gratin dish or pastry case for about 25 minutes, until just set.