Creamed Spinach Recipe

Name: Creamed Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons flour; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup whole milk or 1 cup cream; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions; 16 ounces frozen chopped spinach; white sauce; ½ cup sour cream; salt; pepper; sliced tomatoes (optional); sliced provolone cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk or 1 cup cream
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
16 ounces frozen chopped spinach
white sauce
½ cup sour cream
salt
pepper
sliced tomatoes (optional)
sliced provolone cheese (optional)

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To prepare white sauce:
2
Melt butter, add flour and salt.
3
Whisk continuously for about 5 minutes or until you have a nice roux.
4
Slowly add milk or cream, stirring until thick.
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To prepare creamed spinach:
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Melt butter in a pan, add onion.
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Saute for 2 minutes.
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Add spinach (frozen or thawed) and cook until spinach is thawed and warm.
9
Add white sauce and sour cream.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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At this point, you can get really fancy and top with sliced provolone and tomatoes and stick under the broiler for a few minutes.
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Note: I have used whole wheat flour to make the white sauce with no bad effects.

380

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, 4 tablespoons flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 cup whole milk or 1 cup cream, and more.

Yes, Creamed Spinach falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamed Spinach

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