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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!
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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