Creamed Spinach with Parmesan

Prep Time: 5m | Cook Time: 10m | Total Time: 15m | Serves

Rich and creamy spinach, blended with Parmesan cheese and a hint of nutmeg, will have your guests asking for seconds. It’s a delicious side dish with beef, pork, chicken or fish, and quick and easy to make.

Not a fan of creamed spinach? We’re not worried. This quick and comforting delight will make doubters think again and aficionados clamor for more.
 

Ingredients

20 ounces Earthbound Farm Frozen Organic Chopped Spinach
2 tablespoons butter (1/4 stick)
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole or lowfat milk
1/2 cup heavy (whipping) cream
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Directions

Thaw the spinach. Squeeze the spinach with your hands or in a clean dishcloth to remove any water. Set aside.

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the flour and cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Add the milk and the cream in a steady stream, continuing to whisk, and cook until the cream sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.

Add the spinach to the cream sauce and stir to combine. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and nutmeg, and cook until the spinach is heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot. Enjoy!

Cook’s Note: To make this recipe with fresh spinach, start with 2 pounds baby spinach (or 2 bunches of mature spinach, cleaned, stemmed and coarsely chopped). Steam it just until it wilts — be careful not to overcook it! Transfer the hot spinach to a colander to drain, then squeeze out any remaining water with your hands or a dishcloth, and continue with the recipe from melting the butter.

 

From Food to Live By: The Earthbound Farm Organic Cookbook by Myra Goodman