Spinach Madeleine (Goat-Cheese, Gluten-Free, Cow’s Milk–Free)

Spinach Madeleine was the dish my family eagerly anticipated every Thanksgiving — creamy, comforting, and just spicy enough to feel special. My mom’s version used frozen spinach and traditional dairy, but over the years I transformed it into a lighter, cow’s-milk-free, gluten-free recipe made with fresh spinach, goat cheeses, and a silky coconut-milk béchamel. This modernized Spinach Madeleine is rich without being heavy, beautifully flavored with shallots and jalapeño, and perfect as a holiday side dish or a cozy treat served with gluten-free bread and veggies.