Whether made with spinach, green beans, or artichokes, a flan is always a staple on our Christmas table. The most traditional and loved is sformato di spinaci, a spinach flan made with pureed spinach and bechamel sauce, which would suit equally well a whole roasted salmon, stuffed roast chicken, or stuffed pork loin. It is soft, rich, and festive, as expected from a Christmas side dish.
Serves 8 as a side
- 3 1/3 pounds fresh spinach
- 3 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cup whole milk
- Salt
- Grated nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- Butter and breadcrumbs for the ramekins
