Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter

1 cup minced onions

salt

fresh ground black pepper

3 lbs fresh spinach, washed, stemmed and finely chopped

2 tablespoons chopped garlic

2 cups heavy cream

12 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 375.
  2. Lightly grease a 6 cup casserole.
  3. In a large saute pan, melt the remaining butter.
  4. Add the onions and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Saute for about 2 minutes, or until the onions are soft.
  6. Add the spinach.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
  9. Add the garlic and cream.
  10. Mix well.
  11. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
  12. Bring the liquid to a boil and reduce to simmer.
  13. Simmer the mixture for 6 minutes.
  14. Remove the pan from the heat and turn into the prepared pan.
  15. Add 1/2 of the cheese to casserole and stir.
  16. Sprinkle the top with the remainder of the grated cheese and place in the oven.
  17. Bake for about 4 to 6 minutes or until the cheese is slightly brown and bubbly.