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Creamed Spinach Recipe

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Ingredients

3 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Salt & ground black pepper
2 tbsps butter
4 (10 oz) boxes boxes frozen sliced spinach, thawed & squeezed dry; reserve 1/2 c liquid
1 1/2 c whole milk
1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese
3 tbsps all-purpose flour

Directions

Step #1 Combine milk, spinach liquid & garlic in a 1-quart microwave-safe measuring c or small bowl covered with a saucer, & microwave (or heat slowly in a medium saucepan) until very hot & steamy.
Step #2 Let stand for 5 to 10 mins to soften garlic.
Step #3 Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Step #4 Whisk in flour.
Step #5 Add hot milk mixture all at once, then whisk until smooth.
Step #6 Stir in spinach; cook this until sauce is thick & bubbly & spinach is tender but still green, about 5 mins.
Step #7 Stir in cheese, nutmeg, & a generous sprinkling of salt & pepper.
Step #8 Serve hot.
Step #9 .
Enjoy the Creamed Spinach recipe