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 All-purpose Flour; 2 cups Milk; 1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoons Onion Powder; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; 1 Small Onion, Minced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 pound Baby Spinach

Servings: persons

4 Tablespoons Butter
4 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
2 cups Milk
1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg
1/4 teaspoons Onion Powder
Salt And Pepper, to taste
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
1 Small Onion, Minced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 pound Baby Spinach

1
Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over melted butter and whisk in. Continue cooking and whisking over heat until mixture turns a light brown, approximately 7 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk, nutmeg and onion powder. Salt and pepper to taste. Simmer over low heat and stir frequently.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in extra large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 additional minute. Remove to skillet with cream sauce.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in same skillet over medium heat. Pile in spinach and cook until wilted, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove to skillet with cream sauce. Repeat with remaining spinach working in batches that are appropriate for your skillet size.
4
If desired, season with more salt and pepper to taste and serve promptly.
5
Note: If desired, add 2 pinches cayenne pepper or 2 pinches crushed red pepper for a little heat. Add this at the same time as nutmeg and onion powder.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Tablespoons Butter, 4 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour, 2 cups Milk, 1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg, 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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