Swiss Chard Gratin with Breadcrumb Topping

Ingredients

• 1 lb Swiss chard, chopped
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 4 tbsp Butter
• 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Milk
• 0.75 cup Grated Gruyère cheese
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Sunflower Seeds, crushed

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2In a 12-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the 1 medium chopped onion and cook until it looks softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
3. 3Add the 1 lb chopped Swiss chard to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the Swiss chard has wilted down, about 5-8 minutes.
4. 4While the chard cooks, in a medium saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute.
5. 5Gradually whisk in the 2 cups of milk, stirring all the time to make sure there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until it has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
6. 6Take the saucepan off the heat. Stir in the 0.75 cup grated Gruyère cheese, the 0.5 tsp salt, and the 0.25 tsp black pepper until the cheese is melted and everything is combined.
7. 7Pour the cheese sauce into the skillet with the Swiss chard mixture. Stir everything together well.
8. 8Transfer the Swiss chard and cheese mixture into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the 0.5 cup breadcrumbs and the 0.25 cup crushed sunflower seeds evenly over the top.
9. 9Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the gratin is bubbling around the edges.

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