Out of the ordinary side dishes for Thanksgiving

Spinach and cheese puff recipe

Serves 8

This recipe from Martha Stewart makes a nice alternative to green bean casserole. You can bake it up to a day ahead and refrigerate. To reheat, bring to room temperature and then bake, covered, at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

• Butter, for baking dish
• 3 packages, 10-ounces each, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 1/2 cups half and half
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely grated Gruyere cheese
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a shallow 1-quart baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine spinach, half and half, eggs, 1 cup Gruyere, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg; stir to combine.
3. Spread evenly in prepared baking dish and top with remaining 1/2 cup Gruyere. Bake until set and top is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.

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