Description
This French classic showcases tender Swiss chard layered with creamy custard and melted cheese. A comforting, rustic dish with a balance of earthy blettes and rich fromage.
Ingredients
1 bunch Swiss chard (1 kg, separated into stems and leaf blades)
1 medium onion
1 garlic clove, minced
200 ml heavy cream
100 g grated cheese (emmental, comté, or gruyère)
3 tbsp butter or olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Pinch grated nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
Wash chard thoroughly. Separately blanch stems in salted water for 3-4 minutes, then add leaf blades and cook 1-2 minutes. Drain.
Sauté onion and garlic in butter/oil until translucent.
In a bowl, mix blanched chard with cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Transfer to a greased gratin dish, top with grated cheese.
Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
Use blanching water for enhanced flavor absorption
Add garlic if desired
Freshly grated cheese melts best
Can be served as main course or side dish
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Entrées & légumes de saison
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Family
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 85mg