Creamed Spinach
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5
Creamed Spinach
Description
The process starts with thawing and squeezing moisture from frozen spinach to ensure the final dish is not watery. The sauce is built by melting butter, sautéing garlic, then cooking flour to form a roux. Milk is slowly whisked in and brought to a simmer, thickening the sauce before Parmesan cheese is added for depth and creaminess. Nutmeg delivers a subtle warmth that complements the spinach and cheese flavors.
Once the spinach is folded into the creamy sauce, the dish offers a creamy yet slightly textured bite characterized by the melted cheese and soft spinach. This creamed spinach can accompany roasted meats or poultry and suits various meals where a traditional, luscious green vegetable side is desired.
If using fresh spinach instead of frozen, sauté it until most moisture cooks off before adding to the sauce to maintain good consistency. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. spinach $1.69, frozen, chopped
- 4 Tbsp butter $0.56
- 2 cloves garlic $0.16, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour $0.04
- 1.5 cups milk $0.32, whole
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese $0.59, grated
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg $0.02
- 1/8 tsp salt $0.01, or more to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper $0.01, freshly cracked
Instructions
- Fully thaw the frozen spinach, then squeeze out the excess moisture. Set the spinach aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and continue to sauté over medium heat for about one minute.
- Add the flour to the skillet. Whisk the flour and butter together and continue to cook and stir for about two minutes more.
- Whisk the milk into the flour and butter. Continue whisking until the sauce comes up to a simmer, at which point it will thicken.
- Add the Parmesan to the sauce and continue to whisk and cook until the Parmesan melts into the sauce (1-2 minutes). Season the sauce with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Finally, stir the chopped spinach into the white sauce until evenly combined. Give the spinach one final taste and adjust the salt as needed. Enjoy!
Notes
- If using fresh spinach, roughly chop and sauté it first until most moisture evaporates before combining with the sauce.
- Properly squeezing thawed frozen spinach prevents excess water from thinning the creamed spinach.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4¾ cup each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cup | |
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Sodium | 407mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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