southern creamed spinach

Name: SOUTHERN CREAMED SPINACH
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 10 ounce(s) organic spinach, washed/dried; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 tablespoon(s) garlic, minced; 2 tablespoon(s) shallots, diced; 1/2 cup(s) light cream; 1/2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice; 1 slice(s) gouda cheese; 1/4 cup(s) freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 pinch(es) nutmeg; - salt and pepper, to taste; 1 pinch(es) paprika, to finish

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Aug 10, 2015

For a creamed spinach that isn't quite as thick, substitute whole milk for the light cream. This recipe & photo come from the Green Bean Delivery Company. 08-10-15

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Ingredients

10 ounces organic spinach, washed/dried
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons shallots, diced
1/2 cup light cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 slice gouda cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 pinch nutmeg
- salt and pepper, to taste
1 pinch paprika, to finish

How To Make southern creamed spinach

Step 1

Heat a pan over medium-low heat. Add spinach to dry pan and cook until wilted. Move to strainer. Squeeze out as much water as possible; set aside.

Step 2

Mix lemon juice with cream; set aside.
Step 3

Place pan back on heat at medium heat. Melt butter until foam has reduced. Add shallots and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for another minute.
Step 4

Toss drained spinach back into the pan. Mix in cream and combine. Cook for 30 seconds to warm.
Step 5

Tear gouda into pieces and add. Stir until melted. Stir in parmesan to melt. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper.
Step 6

Cook until well combined and melted completely and slightly thickened. Top with pinch of paprika. Serve hot.
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