Creamed Spinach

1. 1

   Pick over the spinach to remove and discard any tough stems or blemished leaves.

2. 2

   Rinse well and drain.

3. 3

   Bring water to the boil and add the spinach.

4. 4

   Let cook 2 minutes and drain, pressing or squeezing to extract as much liquid as possible from the leaves.

5. 5

   Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a saucepan and add the flour, stirring with a wire whisk.

6. 6

   When blended add the milk, stirring vigorously with the whisk.

7. 7

   Cook, stirring, until the mixture is thickened and smooth.

8. 8

   Add salt, pepper, nutmeg and cayenne pepper.

9. 9

   Put the spinach into the container of a food processor and blend thoroughly, stirring down as necessary.

10. 10

    There should be about 1 cup.

11. 11

    Put the spinach in the sauce and stir to blend.

12. 12

    Bring to the simmer and swirl in the remaining tablespoon butter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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