Swiss Chard Au Gratin
For a quick shortcut, defrost 4 10-ounce boxes of spinach, wring dry and substitute for chard.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 pounds Swiss chard or rainbow chard, 3 or 4 large bundles
- Salt
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- Pepper
- Nutmeg
- 1 bulb roasted garlic, cloves squeezed from skins and pasted
- 2 cups freshly shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Yields: 4 servings
Preparation
Heat oven to 400°F with a rack in the middle of oven.
Bring a large pot of water to boil.
Stem chard, leaving the leaves whole. Salt boiling water, add chard and wilt – pot will be packed at first. Boil chard 10 minutes, drain in a colander and run under cool water. Let drain and squeeze out excess liquid in a clean kitchen towel. Chop.
Meanwhile, heat butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, cook 1 minute, then whisk in milk. Season with salt, pepper and a little nutmeg. Stir in roasted garlic paste. Thicken sauce to coat the back of a spoon and adjust seasonings to taste.
Layer half the greens in a medium casserole (8-10” long). Top with half of the béchamel sauce and half the cheese. Repeat layers, ending with cheese. Bake 15 minutes and serve alongside Perfect Ribeye Steak Supper.




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