Spinach Cheese Casserole

• butter, for greasing dish
• 1 + 1/4 cups half-and-half
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• sea or kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups mozzarella or Gruyere cheese, coarsely grated
• 20 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a shallow 1-quart baking dish.In a large bowl whisk half-and-half, eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg together; stir in 1 +1/2 cups of the cheese then the spinach. Spread evenly in prepared baking dish, and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
2. Bake until set in the middle and top is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.