Creamed Spinach

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Creamed spinach, made with the frozen chopped variety, perfectly complements the roast and can be made up to two days ahead.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 ½ cups whole milk

  • 4 (10 ounce) boxes boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; reserve 1/2 cup liquid

  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • salt and ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Combine milk, 1/2 cup spinach liquid, 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 for 5 to 10 minutes until garlic softened.

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

Make-ahead tip

After adding spinach to sauce the mixture can be turned onto a large rimmed baking sheet to cool quickly, then transferred to a covered container and refrigerated up to 2 days. Warm slowly over low heat. Stir in cheese and season with nutmeg and a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Copyright 2004 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

130 Calories
7g Fat
11g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 130
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 221mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 295mg 23%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 575mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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