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creamed spinach recipe

Creamed Spinach

Tender spinach leaves coated in a silky, nutmeg-kissed sauce, finished with a hint of Parmesan for extra richness.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

Sauce

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 small shallot minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk preferably whole
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper divided
  • 1 tsp salt divided
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated, optional

Spinach

  • 10 oz baby spinach

Instructions
 

Sauce

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until butter melts.
  • Add minced shallot and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Sprinkle flour over the mixture and whisk constantly to form a smooth roux, about 1 minute.
  • Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a gentle simmer; cook until sauce thickens, about 3–4 minutes.
  • Season sauce with nutmeg and half of the salt and pepper.
  • Stir in Parmesan (if using) until melted and smooth.

Spinach

  • Add spinach in batches, stirring until wilted before adding more.
  • Once all spinach is incorporated, taste and add the remaining salt and pepper as needed.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

After wilting, squeeze spinach in a clean towel or cheesecloth to remove excess water.
For a richer sauce, substitute half of the milk with heavy cream and finish with extra Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 7g
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