Creamed Spinach

Creamed Spinach

Creamed spinach, made with the frozen chopped variety, milk, butter, Parmesan, garlic, and nutmeg, perfectly complements a roast and can be made ahead.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
130 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Combine milk, 1/2 cup spinach liquid, and garlic in a 1-quart microwave-safe measuring cup or small bowl covered with a saucer; microwave (or heat slowly in a medium saucepan) until very hot and steamy. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes until garlic softened.
Step 2
Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour. Add hot milk mixture all at once; whisk until smooth. Stir in spinach; cook until sauce thick and bubbly and spinach is tender but still green, about 5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Serve hot.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Salt and ground black pepper
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 4 (10 ounce) boxes boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; reserv

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