HOLIDAY CREAMED SPINACH

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My mother made a variety of spinach dishes when I was growing up. This rich, delicious creamed version is the only one that stayed with me through the years.-Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 packages (10 ounces each) fresh spinach, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium onions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place a fourth of the spinach in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, 3-4 minutes or just until spinach is wilted. Transfer to a colander; drain. Repeat with remaining spinach. , When spinach is cool enough to handle, squeeze dry. Coarsely chop spinach., In clean Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender. Stir in flour, salt and white pepper until blended; gradually whisk in milk and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese and spinach; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges