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creamed spinach

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Recipe by
Amy H.
@Meave
Detroit, MI

Super quick and delicious. I love cream spinach and the homemade is so much richer and flavorful than the frozen stuff. Love it! You can use one (10 oz.) bag of fresh spinach. Just cook it in the pan with a little liquid until wilted, squeeze out all the liquid and continue with directions.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamed spinach

  • 2 pkg
    (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove excess liquid (i put it in a colander and use a potato masher to squeeze the water out.
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1
    green onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 c
    milk
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

How To Make creamed spinach

  • 1
    Melt butter in a pan, add garlic and onion, saute for a few seconds. Add flour and stir until well mixed.
  • 2
    Pour in milk and stir over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Add nut meg, salt & pepper.
  • 3
    Add spinach and stir until the spinach is no longer in clumps and is nicely mixed with white sauce. Serve.
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