Baked Spinach With Cheese - Gebackener Spinat mit Käse

1 lb fresh spinach, washed thoroughly
1/4 lb butter
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb cheese, grated
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Cut spinach into strips. In a large Dutch oven, heat butter until bubbly. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add spinach. Sprinkle with salt. Cover and steam for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Grease an ovenproof casserole. Sprinkle half the cheese over the bottom of the casserole. Add the spinach. Sprinkle with paprika, nutmeg, and pepper. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until cheese bubbles. Serves 4.