Ingredients for - Fresh Spinach Madeline

1. Baby spinach, roughly chopped 1 (8 ounce) package
2. Water 2 tablespoons
3. Unsalted butter 1 tablespoon
4. All-purpose flour 1 tablespoon
5. Salt 1 pinch
6. Half-and-half ½ cup
7. Granulated onion 1 teaspoon
8. Granulated garlic ½ teaspoon
9. Ancho chile powder ¼ teaspoon
10. Cayenne pepper 1 pinch
11. Shredded habanero-flavored cheese (such as Cabot®) ⅔ cup
12. Panko bread crumbs 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Fresh Spinach Madeline

1 . Stage

Place spinach and water in a microwave-safe steamer. Microwave until spinach is wilted down, about 2 minutes. Drain off liquid and set spinach aside.

2 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

3 . Stage

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and whisk in flour to create a paste. Season with salt. Pour in half-and-half, whisking continuously until smooth. Add onion, garlic, ancho chile powder, and cayenne, whisking until incorporated. Add spinach.

4 . Stage

Set aside 2 tablespoons habanero-flavored cheese. Stir remaining cheese into the spinach mixture and spoon into a small oval baking dish. Sprinkle with reserved cheese and bread crumbs.

5 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn on the oven's broiler and broil until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.