Best Creamed Spinach Recipe
Today I want t share with you how to make a delicious and comforting side dish of creamed spinach. This classic dish is made with tender cooked spinach leaves, combined with a rich and creamy sauce. The sauce is made from a simple combination of butter, flour, milk, and seasonings, and can be easily customized with your favorite ingredients. Whether you're serving it as a side to a special dinner or as a filling for an omelette, creamed spinach is sure to be a hit at your table. So, gather your ingredients and join me in the kitchen as I show you how to make this classic dish.
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Recipe Ingredients
- One pound of fresh Spinach Leaves
- 4 ounces Butter
- 2 ounces Flour
- 1 cup of Red Onion diced
- 4 cups Whole Milk
- 2 tablespoons Garlic finely chopped
- 1 dash of Hot Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 4 ounces of Cheddar grated
- 4 ounces of Gruyere or Swiss Cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan grated
- 2 tablespoons Parsley chopped
- Zest of one Lemon
- Salt and Pepper taste
Recipe Instructions
Preheat Oven to 275°F / 135°C
- Remove the stems of the spinach leaves and steam in salty boiling water for about 1 ½ minutes. Plunge them in ice water to stop the cooking process, and squeeze as much water as possible using a potato ricer or your hands, or a kitchen towel.
- In a saucepan, heat the butter, add the onion and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the flour and cook for a couple more minutes. Add the milk and cook for 5 to 7 minutes at low heat. Add the spinach and mix very well. Cook for a few more minutes again and add the cheeses (save a little to top the dish) and cook for another 5 minutes at low heat.
- Pour the cooked mixture into a buttered lasagna pan and top the spinach with the extra cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown.
