Monday, October 18, 2010

Creamed Spinach, suggested by Jeni

From http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/04/creamed-spinach-to-die-for/

Ingredients

  • 1 stick Butter
  • 8 Tablespoons Flour
  • ½ whole Medium Onion, Finely Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced
  • 2 cups Milk
  • Salt And Pepper, to taste
  • 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg
  • 3 Tablespoons Butter
  • 24 ounces, weight Baby Spinach

Preparation Instructions

Melt 1 stick of butter in a pot. Sprinkle in flour and whisk together. Cook over medium heat for five minutes or until light golden brown. Throw in onion and garlic and stir together, cooking for another minute. Pour in milk, whisking constantly, and cook for another five minutes while you cook the spinach.

To cook spinach, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a separate pot. Add spinach in increments until all incorporated, and cook until wilted but not soggy, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Season the cream sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add spinach to the cream sauce, stirring gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Note from Jeni: This is what I used. I used cream, instead of milk though, and it was way too much onion for my taste.

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