Creamed Fresh Spinach Recipe

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This flavorful no-frills side dish is a great way to incorporate the nutritious leafy greens into a meal. My mom always included creamed spinach or carrots on our holiday menu. -Rosemarie Forcum White Stone, Virginia

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Creamed Fresh Spinach Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

5 15 20

Ingredients

4 packages (9 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
Salt and white pepper to taste

Directions

Place spinach in a Dutch oven over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and steam just until wilted, about 4 minutes. Drain; chop and set aside.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Gradually add cream and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the onion, salt and pepper. Fold in spinach; heat through. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 191 calories, 18 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 60 mg cholesterol, 101 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Creamed Fresh Spinach in Taste of Home December/January 2004, p35