CREAMED SPINACH

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This made from scratch creamed spinach is one of my favorite sides. Serve it over rice, noodles, baked potatoes, grits or just by itself. This recipe calls for fresh spinach, onions and garlic in an easy to make cream sauce that starts with a roux.

Provided by Beth Pierce

Categories     Vegetables

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 Tbsp butter
4 Tbsp all purpose flour
2 c milk
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 small onion minced
2 clove garlic minced
1 lb baby spinach
3 Tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over the the melted butter and whisk in. Continue cooking and whisking over the heat until the 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 the 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. NOTES If desired add 2 pinches cayenne pepper or 2 pinches crushed red pepper for a little heat. Add this at the same time as the nutmeg and onion powder.

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