creamed spinach
This homemade 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
- 5 tablespoons unsalted or salted butter, divided
- 2 - shallots, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 16 ounces baby spinach
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups whole or 2% milk
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- - salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
How To Make creamed spinach
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Step 1Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
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Step 2Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic and spinach. Cook for 1-2 minutes. or until the spinach is wilted, stirring several times.
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Step 3Meanwhile, melt the remaining butter in a separate large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes while whisking.
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Step 4Slowly add the milk while whisking and continue cooking until thickened. Stir in the sauteed spinach mixture, nutmeg, and heavy cream. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
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Category:
Vegetables
Keyword:
#spinach
Keyword:
#side dish
Keyword:
#creamed spinach
Keyword:
#side
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Culture:
English
Method:
Stove Top
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