Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package baby spinach, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt
• ½ cup half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon granulated onion
• ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
• ¼ teaspoon ancho chile powder
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• ⅔ cup shredded habanero-flavored cheese (such as Cabot®)
• 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs

Directions

• 1. Place spinach and water in a microwave-safe steamer. Microwave until spinach is wilted down, about 2 minutes. Drain off liquid and set spinach aside.
• 2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• 3. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and whisk in flour to create a paste. Season with salt. Pour in half-and-half, whisking continuously until smooth. Add onion, garlic, ancho chile powder, and cayenne, whisking until incorporated. Add spinach.
• 4. Set aside 2 tablespoons habanero-flavored cheese. Stir remaining cheese into the spinach mixture and spoon into a small oval baking dish. Sprinkle with reserved cheese and bread crumbs.
• 5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn on the oven's broiler and broil until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

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