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Simple Creamed Spinach

VegetarianStove-TopGastro-Pub

Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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Looking for a comforting and easy side dish that's loaded with flavor? Simple Creamed Spinach is here to help! This tasty blend of yumminess combines fresh spinach with a cheesy, decadent sauce that's easy to make and absolutely delicious. Serve it alongside your favorite protein or with some pita chips for a meal that's sure to please. Creamy, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying, Simple Creamed Spinach is a recipe you'll want to keep in your rotation all year long!

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup parmesan, grated
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 (16-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Directions

Step 1 -Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2 -Add the shallot and the garlic to the butter and cook, stirring frequently, until the shallots have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3 -Whisk the flour into the garlic mixture until it is lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 4 -Gradually whisk the heavy cream and the milk into the flour mixture and cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.

Step 5 -Stir the Gruyère and the parmesan into the sauce mixture until they have melted, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 6 -Season the sauce with the salt and the pepper.

Step 7 -Stir the spinach into the sauce until it is well combined and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 8 -Serve immediately.

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