Name: Swiss Chard Gratin
Cook time: 1 1/4 hr
Total time: 1 3/4 hr
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup fresh white bread crumbs; 3 oz Tomme de Savoie or Gruyère cheese, grated (1 cup); 1 garlic clove, halved lengthwise, germ removed if green, and garlic finely chopped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped mixed fresh herbs (preferably chives, tarragon, and flat-leaf parsley); 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 lb Swiss chard, leaves and stems separated and both cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 lb spinach, coarse stems discarded, leaves coarsely chopped

Active time: 1 1/4 hr Start to finish: 1 3/4 hr

Cooks' notes:

•Gratin may be prepared, without baking, 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before baking.

•Be sure to drain as much liquid as possible from vegetables so gratin isn't wet.

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