Creamed Spinach Gratin

I love creamed spinach, and this is a way to dress it up a bit. from real simple magazine november 2005.

Heat oven to 375 degrees.

Rub the sides and bottom of a buttered 8-inch baking dish with the garlic.

Discard garlic.

In a skillet , over medium heat , melt the butter.

Add the shallots and cook until softened , 5 to 7 minutes.

Squeeze the spinach to remove any excess liquid.

In a large bowl , combine spinach , cream cheese , heavy cream , milk , gruyere or swiss cheese , salt , pepper , nutmeg and shallots.

Transfer to dish.

Bake , uncovered , until bubbling and lightly golden , about 25 minutes.

unsalted butter, garlic clove, shallots, frozen spinach, cream cheese, heavy cream, whole milk, gruyere, kosher salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg