creamed spinach
This made from scratch creamed spinach is one of my favorite sides. Serve it over rice, noodles, baked potatoes, grits or just by itself. This recipe calls for fresh spinach, onions and garlic in an easy to make cream sauce that starts with a roux.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- - salt and pepper to taste
- 1 - small onion minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound baby spinach
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
How To Make creamed spinach
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Step 1Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over the the melted butter and whisk in. Continue cooking and whisking over the heat until the mixture turns a light brown; approximately 7 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk, nutmeg and onion powder. Salt and pepper to taste. Simmer over low heat and stir frequently.
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Step 2Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in extra large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 additional minute. Remove to skillet with cream sauce.
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Step 3Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in same skillet over medium heat. Pile in the spinach and cook until wilted; approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove to skillet with cream sauce. Repeat with remaining spinach working in batches that are appropriate for your skillet size.
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Step 4If desired season with more salt and pepper to taste and serve promptly.
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Step 5NOTES If desired add 2 pinches cayenne pepper or 2 pinches crushed red pepper for a little heat. Add this at the same time as the nutmeg and onion powder.
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Category:
Vegetables
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
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Ingredient:
Vegetable
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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