Creamed Spinach

Creamed Spinach

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Creamed Spinach Recipe by Sam Hu from Ahead of Thyme.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb. fresh spinach (3 bunches), stems removed 
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • ½ tablespoon all-purpose flour (or cornstarch)
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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Directions

  1. Cut the spinach in half and cook in a large pot of boiling water until wilted; approximately 30 seconds. Rinse the spinach under cold water until cool enough to handle. Drain it in a colander and squeeze out excess water. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat until bubbly, about 1-2 minutes. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant; approximately 2 minutes.
  3. Add flour and stir to combine. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Stir constantly and turn the heat down to medium. Simmer until smooth and thickened; approximately 4-5 minutes—season with salt and pepper.
  4. Stir in spinach and combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fully combined and heated through.
  5. Serve warm and top with parmesan, if desired.
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