Creamed Spinach For A Small Family Recipes

CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• Combine milk, spinach liquid and garlic in a 1-quart microwave-safe measuring cup or small bowl covered with a saucer, and microwave (or heat slowly in a medium saucepan) until very hot and steamy. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes to soften garlic.
• Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour. Add hot milk mixture all at once, then whisk until smooth. Stir in spinach; cook until sauce is thick and bubbly and spinach is tender but still green, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese, nutmeg, and a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper. Serve hot.

THE BEST CREAMED SPINACH RECIPE

Steps:

• Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil. Add spinach and cook down for about 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted but not soggy.
• Drain spinach well and then wring out using cheesecloth (preferred) or a kitchen towel. You can also press spinach in a fine-mesh strainer to try and remove excess water. Note: the spinach may be VERY hot, handle with care and allow to cool if needed.
• Note: you may be surprised to find that you only have 1-2 cups of spinach. This is totally normal.Set spinach aside.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and garlic and cook until onions become soft and transparent.
• Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir until flour is cooked (about 3 minutes).
• Pour in half and half a little at a time, whisking constantly making a beschamel sauce. You want it to be the consistency of a thin gravy. Add more half and half or milk if needed.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Add spinach and stir until spinach is well mixed in.
• Add Parmesan cheese, Mozzarella cheese, and creamy Swiss cheese (or cream cheese). Stir until all cheeses are melted and completely mixed in.
• Serve immediately.

CREAMED SPINACH FOR A SMALL FAMILY

Steps:

• Heat soup in a saucepan over medium heat until hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir butter, flour, garlic salt, onion powder, salt, and black pepper into soup; add spinach, stir, and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.