Recipe courtesy of https://allrecipes.com
Ingredients for Fresh Spinach Madeline:
- 1 (8 ounce) package baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup half-and-hlaf
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 2/3 cup shredded habanero-flavored cheese (such as Cabot®)
- 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
Instructions
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Place spinach and water in a microwave-safe steamer. Microwave until spinach is wilted down, about 2 minutes. Drain off liquid and set spinach aside.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and whisk in flour to create a paste. Season with salt. Pour in half-and-half, whisking continuously until smooth. Add onion, garlic, ancho chile powder, and cayenne, whisking until incorporated. Add spinach.
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Set aside 2 tablespoons habanero-flavored cheese. Stir remaining cheese into the spinach mixture and spoon into a small oval baking dish. Sprinkle with reserved cheese and bread crumbs.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn on the oven’s broiler and broil until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
