Creamed Spinach

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

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

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine ½ cup spinach liquid, milk, 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 until garlic softened, 5 to 10 minutes.

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 is thick and bubbly and spinach is tender but still green, about 5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Serve hot.