Romaine Lettuce au Gratin

1. 1

   Place the romaine, one head at a time, on a flat surface.

2. 2

   Slice off the end about 3 inches from the bottom and discard.

3. 3

   Cut the remaining lettuce crosswise into 2-inch pieces.

4. 4

   If necessary, rinse the lettuce thoroughly and drain well.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil enough water to cover the lettuce.

6. 6

   Add lettuce.

7. 7

   When the water returns to a boil let simmer 8 minutes.

8. 8

   Drain well.

9. 9

   Rinse under cold water and drain well.

10. 10

    Put the lettuce in the container of a food processor or electric blender and process until finely ground.

11. 11

    Scrape the mixture into a colander and drain well.

12. 12

    Discard the liquid.

13. 13

    There should be about 3 1/2 cups of ground lettuce.

14. 14

    Grate the cheese, using fine blade of grater.

15. 15

    Set aside.

16. 16

    Preheat the broiler to high.

17. 17

    Heat butter in a saucepan and add onion.

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    Cook, stirring, until wilted.

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    Add ground lettuce, salt and pepper to taste.

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    Add cream.

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    Cook, stirring, until piping hot.

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    Spoon mixture into a small baking dish.

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    Sprinkle with the cheese.

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    Place the dish under the broiler until the cheese is melted and the top is golden brown, about 5 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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