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Creamed Spinach Gratin with Drop Biscuits
Creamed spinach gets a twist! This Creamed Spinach Gratin gets a hit of cheesy goodness with shredded fontina and nutty parmesan. We then top it with homemade chive drop biscuits and bake. It’s the perfect addition to Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a classic steak dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 407 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup diced onion
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 lbs baby spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded fontina cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Drop Biscuits
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup minced chives
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 2-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
- Add butter to a large pot. Turn the heat on medium and add onion, garlic, and salt. Sautee until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Slowly add in spinach in four batches, stirring with a wooden spoon as the spinach wilts. Once the spinach wilts, add cream. Cook another 1-2 minutes. Turn the heat off and cheese and nutmeg. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Pour the spinach mixture into the prepared pan. Use a spoon to scoop six biscuits on top of the spinach. Bake until 25-30 minutes until biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
Cup of Yum
Chive Drop Biscuits
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine. Add herbs. Whisk to combine again.
- Add in butter and buttermilk. Use a fork to mix until the dry and ingredients and wet ingredients are just incorporated.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving of gratin and 1 biscuit
Calories
407kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
917mg
(38%)
Potassium
1095mg
(31%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
15081IU
(302%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
419mg
(42%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving of gratin and 1 biscuit | |
| Calories | 407kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1095mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 15081IU | 302% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 419mg | 42% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.