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Gratin Spinach Sandwich

Cultural Context

The Gratin Spinach Sandwich is a delightful fusion of Western and Thai influences, often enjoyed as a hearty lunch option. Spinach, a staple in many Thai dishes, is combined with cheese and bread to create a comforting meal. This sandwich showcases the Thai love for fresh greens while embracing the Western tradition of cheesy baked dishes. Today, variations can be found in cafes and homes across Thailand, appealing to both locals and tourists alike.

ThaiTHmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 pair country bread
2 sheets cheddar cheeses
Unsalted butter for spread on bread
Fried bacon for sprinkle on top
100 grams spinach
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 ½ cup white sauce
¼ tsp ground salt
½ tsp ground white pepper
2 tbsp unsalted butter
½ cup wheat flour
2 ¾ cups milk
4 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
½ tsp ground salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk is lower in calories, while the water + cornstarch mix is budget-friendly.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread offers more fiber, while white bread is often less expensive.

1

Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Once melted, add wheat flour. Stir them together about 1 minute. Lift down from the oven. Slowly pour milk and mix well. Put a pot on the oven, using medium heat and continue whisking. When the sauce started to boil, turn off the heat. Add parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Mix in and place into a bowl. Set aside.

2

Boil the water over medium heat. Scald the spinach for 10 seconds then drain them before rinse in cold water again. Squeeze out the water. Chop the spinach coarsely. Melt the butter over medium heat. When the butter dissolved, add spinach and stir with white sauce. Seasoned with salt and pepper. Toss to mix. Turn off the heat. Place in a bowl. Set aside.

3

Spread the butter on bread. Place cheddar cheese followed by the spinach sauce. Place fried bacon and remaining cheddar cheese. Join with another slice of bread. Put into the oven, use top heat and bottom heat for 4-5 minutes until the cheese melted. Once cooked, bring out of the oven and serve.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

potoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Spinach Gratin SandwichCheesy Spinach Sandwich

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