SPINACH AND BECHAMEL GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly butter 8 in or 9 in glass pie dish. Squeeze spinach until very dry. Melt 3Tbs butter in heavy med skillet over med-hi heat. Add spinach and saute 3 mins. Season with salt & pepper. Spread spinach evenly in prepared pie dish. Melt remaining 2 Tbs butter in heavy med saucepan over med heat. Add flour and whish 2 mins; do not let mixture brown. Gradually add cream, then milk, whisking until smooth. Cook until sauce is thick, whisking frequently, about 6 mins. Add nutmeg and cloves. Season with salt & pepper. Spoon sauce over spinach. Sprinkle cheese over top. Bake until cheese is golden and sauce bubbles, about 15 mins.