Creamed Fresh Spinach
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
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
Ingredients
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4 packages (9 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 cup milk
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2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
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Salt and white pepper to taste
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 191 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 101mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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