Spinach Gratin

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 450F.
2. 2
   Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
3. 3
   Add the spinach and onion and cook for just about a minute, until the spinach wilts.
4. 4
   Drain thoroughly and cool a bit.
5. 5
   Chop the spinach and put it and the onion in a bowl along with the garlic, eggs, milk, and about half the Parmesan.
6. 6
   Mix well, then add salt and pepper.
7. 7
   Use a little of the butter to grease a gratin dish or similar baking dish that will hold the spinach mixture at a depth of about 1 inch.
8. 8
   Pour the spinach mixture into the dish, then top with the remaining Parmesan, the bread crumbs, and, finally, dots of the remaining butter.
9. 9
   Bake until the mixture is hot and set and the top brown, about 20 minutes (if the top threatens to scorch before the mixture is set, lower the heat a bit).
10. 10
    Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.