Creamed Spinach
This creamy Spinach with Butter Sauce recipe combines tender baby spinach with a luscious cream sauce infused with flavors of garlic, onion, and nutmeg. The velvety texture of the sauce envelops the spinach, creating a delicious and comforting side dish. It's a simple and savory dish that is sure to be a hit at your table.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 stick Butter
- 8 Tablespoons Flour
- 1/2 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
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.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
8
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