Creamed Spinach

Name: Creamed Spinach
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 4 packages (10 ounces each) fresh spinach, trimmed; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Creamed spinach is rich and luxurious, making it an ideal side dish for family dinners or holidays.

Ingredients

4 packages (10 ounces each) fresh spinach, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium onions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a Dutch oven, place steamer basket over 1 in. water. Place a fourth of the spinach in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, 3-4 minutes or just until spinach is wilted. Transfer to a colander; drain. Repeat with remaining spinach.
When spinach is cool enough to handle, squeeze dry. Coarsely chop spinach.
In clean Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender. Stir in flour, salt and white pepper until blended; gradually whisk in milk and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese and spinach; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 129 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.

My mother made a variety of spinach dishes when I was growing up. This rich, delicious creamed version is the only one that stayed with me through the years. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

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