Pancake pie with spinach and gruyere

4 servings

30 minutes

Spinach and Gruyère pancake pie is an exquisite dish of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of thin pancakes, the creamy taste of Gruyère, and the freshness of spinach. Its roots lie in French gastronomic traditions, where multi-layered baked pies with rich fillings are cherished. Gruyère gives the pie a rich nutty note while spinach adds a light green freshness. Baked to a golden crust, it has a wonderful balance of soft texture and savory flavor. This pie can be an ideal dish for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings and pairs well with light salads and white wine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 471.1
• Proteins: 15g
• Fats: 35.8g
• Carbohydrates: 22.4g

Ingredients

• Onion: 0.5 head
• Butter: 2 tbsp
• Wheat flour: 2 tbsp
• Milk: 1.5 glass
• Grated Gruyere cheese: 120 g
• Ground nutmeg: to taste
• Coarse salt: to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Fresh spinach leaves: 140 g
• Red pepper flakes: pinch
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Thin pancakes: 12 pc

Cooking steps

1. For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, add finely chopped onion, and sauté for about 5 minutes over low heat until translucent. Then add flour and sauté for another 2 minutes. Slowly stir in the milk and cook until the sauce thickens, breaking up lumps, for about 5 minutes. Add 1 cup of Gruyère, season with salt, pepper, and add nutmeg.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 2 tablespoons
   • Onion: 0.5 head
   • Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
   • Milk: 1.5 glass
   • Grated Gruyere cheese: 120 g
   • Ground nutmeg:  to taste
   • Coarse salt:  to taste
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste

2. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes, then add chopped spinach and sauté again until soft for about 2 minutes. Add red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Squeeze lemon juice over the spinach, mix, and let it cool slightly. Squeeze out excess liquid and cut into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Fresh spinach leaves: 140 g
   • Red pepper flakes:  pinch
   • Lemon: 1 piece

3. Preheat the oven to 230 degrees.

4. Transfer all the sauce to a bowl, leaving 2 tablespoons in the saucepan.

5. Add spinach to the sauce and mix well.

6. Lightly grease the mold with oil and place a pancake, spread with spinach sauce (about 3 tablespoons). Repeat the layers 12 times. Grease the top pancake with the remaining sauce and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Thin pancakes: 12 pieces
   • Grated Gruyere cheese: 120 g

7. Send to the oven for about 10-12 minutes until the cheese melts. Let it cool slightly, transfer to a plate, cut into segments, and serve immediately.