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Creamed Spinach Recipe

American · Side dish · 25 min total

A rich, velvety side dish that transforms fresh spinach into a decadent, creamy classic. Perfect alongside steak or roasted chicken.

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh spinach, washed and trimmed
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and squeeze out excess water. Coarsely chop the spinach.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
3. Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook the flour.
4. Gradually whisk in heavy cream and milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Stir in nutmeg, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese until cheese is melted.
6. Add chopped spinach and stir until heated through. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot.

Tips

• For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
• Can be made ahead and reheated gently; add a splash of milk if too thick.
• Blanching the spinach first ensures a bright green color and prevents a watery sauce.

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