Swiss Chard Gratin

Name: Swiss Chard Gratin
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Swiss
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Swiss chard, chopped; 4 tbsp Butter; 4 tbsp All-purpose flour; 2 cups Whole milk; 1/8 tsp Nutmeg; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 4 oz Gruyere cheese, shredded; 2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated

Tender Swiss chard layered with creamy béchamel sauce and melted cheese, then baked until golden. A nutritious, elegant side dish.

50 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs Swiss chard, chopped
4 tbsp Butter
4 tbsp All-purpose flour
2 cups Whole milk
1/8 tsp Nutmeg
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
4 oz Gruyere cheese, shredded
2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375°F.
2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1.5 lbs chopped Swiss chard and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender. Drain well, pressing out excess moisture.
3

Make a béchamel sauce: melt 4 tbsp Butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 4 tbsp All-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4

Gradually add 2 cups Whole milk, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
5

Remove from heat and season with 1/8 tsp Nutmeg, 1/2 tsp Salt, and 1/4 tsp Black pepper.
6

Spread a thin layer of béchamel in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
7

Layer half the chard over the sauce.
8

Top with half the remaining sauce.
9

Layer the remaining chard.
10

Finish with the remaining sauce.
11

Mix 4 oz shredded Gruyere cheese and 2 oz grated Parmesan cheese together and sprinkle over the top.
12

Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling at the edges.
13

Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Swiss Chard Gratin need?

For Swiss Chard Gratin, the oven is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 30 minutes, in step 12.

How do I know when Swiss Chard Gratin is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 12: cook until the top is golden and bubbling at the edges.

What can I use instead of Gruyere in Swiss Chard Gratin?

The entry for Swiss Chard Gratin calls for 4 oz Gruyere cheese, shredded. In its place: Emmental, Jarlsberg or a good Swiss cheese melts the same way. Comte is the closest in flavor.

Is Swiss Chard Gratin vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 4 tbsp Butter, 2 cups Whole milk, 4 oz Gruyere cheese, shredded and 2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

How many calories are in Swiss Chard Gratin?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 14 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 520 mg sodium.

How do I store and reheat Swiss Chard Gratin?

Refrigerate what is left of Swiss Chard Gratin within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

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