SOUTHERN CREAMED SPINACH

SOUTHERN CREAMED SPINACH image

Provided by Ellen Bales

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 oz organic spinach, washed/dried
2 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
2 Tbsp shallots, diced
1/2 c light cream
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 slice gouda cheese
1/4 c freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 pinch nutmeg
salt and pepper, to taste
1 pinch paprika, to finish

Steps:

1. Heat a pan over medium-low heat. Add spinach to dry pan and cook until wilted. Move to strainer. Squeeze out as much water as possible; set aside.
2. Mix lemon juice with cream; set aside.
3. Place pan back on heat at medium heat. Melt butter until foam has reduced. Add shallots and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for another minute.
4. Toss drained spinach back into the pan. Mix in cream and combine. Cook for 30 seconds to warm.
5. Tear gouda into pieces and add. Stir until melted. Stir in parmesan to melt. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper.
6. Cook until well combined and melted completely and slightly thickened. Top with pinch of paprika. Serve hot.