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Belgian Spinach In Cheese Sauce
Photo: Chiara Conti

Belgian Spinach In Cheese Sauce

11 ingredients 2 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

918
Calories
33g
Protein
31g
Fat
127g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Swiss Cheese 1 oz (28g) 108
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
White Bread 1 slice (30g) white 79
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 Pound Fresh Spinach
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
  • 5 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons Flour
  • 1/2 Cup Milk
  • 1/2 Cup Swiss Cheese -- grated
  • Pepper -- to taste
  • Nutmeg -- to taste
  • 4 Slices White Bread -- crusts removed
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Directions

1

Rinse spinach and place in dutch oven. Sprinkle with salt. Cook, partially covered over medium heat until the spinach is completely wilted about 5 minutes. Drain and chop spinach.

2

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook until bubbly. Gradually whisk in milk and bring to quick boil. Cook, stirring constantly over medium heat until you have a smooth sauce 1 minute Remove from heat stir in cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add spinach to the sauce and mix well.

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