Creamed Spinach Gratin with Drop Biscuits

20 Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Sides: Creamed Spinach with Chive Drop Biscuits

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.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword creamed spinach, spinach gratin, cheesy spinach

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings people

Calories 407kcal

Author Nicole

Cost 15

Equipment

saute pan
Baking dish
Mixing bowl

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.

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.

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