Creamed Spinach with Parmesan

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Warm & comforting, this steak house classic comes together in minutes on your stovetop with the help of out local, chopped, flash frozen spinach.

Serves: 4 Cooking time: approx. 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 16 to 20 ounces of frozen spinach (thawed)

  • 1 teaspoon garlic (1-2 cloves), chopped

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • Salt, black pepper 

Instructions

- Thaw the frozen spinach in a colander and squeeze it with your hands to get as much moisture out as possible. Set aside.

- Melt the butter in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté, stirring, until it is softened and aromatic.

- Whisk the flour into the butter and garlic; stir until blended. Cook, stirring, for about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the milk and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened.

- Add the spinach and Parmesan cheese and then add the nutmeg, salt, and pepper, to taste. Stirring constantly, continue cooking over low heat for 5 minutes or until spinach is tender and hot.

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