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Creamed Spinach And Shiitake Mushroom Gratin Recipe


Creamed Spinach And Shiitake Mushroom Gratin Recipe
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A simple roast of pork or chicken with crispy potato wedges makes a great companion for this delicious vegetable dish. Considered a side dish, this recipe could easily be used as a main course as well!

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Ingredients
  • 2 pkgs, 10 oz each, fresh spinach, large stems removed
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 leek, white and light green part only, chopped
  • 1/2 lb shiittake or portobello mushrooms, sliced, chopped
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1 tsp grated orange zest
  • Salt, freshly ground pepper and grated nutmeg
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  • Crumb topping:
  • 1/2 cup soft baguette breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup shredded Gruyère or Parmesan cheese >>RECOMMEND GRUYERE, because of its unique flavor.
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Directions
  1. Rinse spinach and shake off excess water.
  2. Place in a large stockpot, cover and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until wilted.
  3. Drain well and let cool. Squeeze dry and finely chop.
  4. Heat butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Cook leeks and mushrooms, stirring for 5 minutes or until tender.
  6. Stir in spinach, cream and orange zest.
  7. Cook until piping hot.
  8. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  9. Transfer to a buttered shallow 8-inch baking dish.
  10. (Can be prepared up to this point,.covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days).
  11. Preheat oven to 375°F
  12. Combine breadcrumbs, Gruyère and walnuts in a bowl.
  13. Sprinkle over top.
  14. Bake in oven for about 30 minutes or until top is golden and center is piping hot.

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Great tasty combo. thanks


Hello...
I am always on the 'look-out' for delicious "5"FORK!!!!! recipes that will appeal to all the taste buds of my Family and Friends...your recipe here is a Winner (as in a "5")!
Thank-you for sharing...
~*~ mj ~*~


This looks like something I would enjoy with all the wonderful flavors....Not a huge mushroom fan though...Do you think it would work with a milder mushroom?


Very nice sounding recipe,Thank-you very much.

Kind Regards


Loverly! Thanks for the post.


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This sound like it would make a great stuffing for the steak-like portabello.


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