TRUFFLED CREAMED SPINACH

Truffled Creamed Spinach image

Provided by Deborah Harroun

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 oz fresh baby spinach leaves
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
Dash freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon white truffle oil

Steps:

Heat large saucepan of water to boiling. Add spinach; boil 1 minute or just until wilted. Place spinach in colander; run under cold water until cool. Squeeze spinach dry; set aside.
In small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Stir in flour with whisk; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in nutmeg, salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, in large skillet, melt 1 1/2 teaspoons butter. Add onion and garlic; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
Place spinach on cutting board. With fingers, separate leaves as much as possible, then coarsely chop. Add spinach to skillet with onion and garlic. Pour white sauce over mixture; stir to combine. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Remove from heat; stir in truffle oil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving