Creamed Spinach With Nutmeg And Parmesan Crust

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   Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the spinach and blanch for 1-2 minutes, drain, plunge into cold water and squeeze dry.

2. 2

   Heat the milk in a saucepan. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a heavy-based saucepan. Mix in the flour and gradually stir in the hot milk, stirring until the mixture thickens into a white sauce.

3. 3

   Stir in the spinach and season with freshly grated nutmeg, salt and freshly ground pepper, mixing well.

4. 4

   Place the spinach mixture into a rounded ovenproof dish and top with a layer of stale ciabatta breadcrumbs and then a layer of Parmesan cheese.

5. 5

   Sprinkle over the lemon zest, then top with the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.

6. 6

   Bake for 15 minutes and serve warm from the oven.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.