Creamed Spinach with Parmesan Recipe

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Cooked spinach makes a perfect accompaniment to many entrees, especially salmon.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Creamed Spinach with Parmesan Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield: 9 Servings

20 15 35

Ingredients

4 packages (9 ounces each) fresh spinach, torn
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In four batches, place spinach in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until wilted. Transfer to a large bowl; keep warm.
In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese. Drain spinach; add sauce and toss to coat. Yield: 9 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1/2 cup equals 74 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 172 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Creamed Spinach in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2008, p14