The Ultimate Creamed Spinach Recipe

Name: The Ultimate Creamed Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs fresh spinach, washed, stems trimmed; 4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk, scalded; 1/4 cup roughly grated gruyere cheese; 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup roughly grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 dash hot pepper sauce; 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest; 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lbs fresh spinach, washed, stems trimmed
4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk, scalded
1/4 cup roughly grated gruyere cheese
2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup roughly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb

1
Cook the spinach, covered, in boiling salted water until tender, about 4 minutes. Rinse under cold running water; drain, pressing out all liquid with the back of a spoon. Chop fine.
2
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 2-1/2 T. of the butter. Stir in flour. Cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Whisk in hot milk. Cook until thick, about 2 minutes. Add gruyere cheese, the 2 T. finely grated parmesan, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and hot pepper sauce. Stir in spinach; remove from heat. Stir in lemon zest; mix thoroughly. Transfer to a shallow, buttered, 4-cup baking dish.
3
In a small skillet over medium heat, melt remaining 2 T. butter. Stir in bread crumbs. Cook, stirring constantly, until golden. Spoon crumbs evenly over spinach mixture. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of roughly grated parmesan.
4
Bake in a preheated 425-degree oven for 14 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lbs fresh spinach, washed, stems trimmed, 4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 cup milk, scalded, and more.

Yes, The Ultimate 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.

The Ultimate Creamed Spinach

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