Creamed spinach is fast and easy to make. This recipe has converted many spinach-haters, so do give it a try. The ham lends a hearty richness, but you may omit it if you wish or try substituting bacon.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pound baby spinach, washed, dried, and stems removed
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1/2 medium sweet onion, sliced very thin
- 1 medium clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fine-diced ham (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- Kosher salt to taste
Preparation:
Tear the spinach into bite-sized pieces and place in an ungreased, dry non-stick pot. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter and gently saute sweet onion until translucent. Add garlic and ham. Saute 1 additional minute. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and nutmeg. Gently simmer about 5 minutes, stirring often.
While cream sauce is simmering, place pot of spinach over medium-high heat and saute until spinach becomes limp and releases its water. Drain thoroughly, pressing out any excess water. Add to the cream mixture and stir to combine. Serve hot.
Yield: 4 servings
Creamed Spinach Recipe Photo © 2007 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, licensed to About.com, Inc.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter and gently saute sweet onion until translucent. Add garlic and ham. Saute 1 additional minute. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and nutmeg. Gently simmer about 5 minutes, stirring often.
While cream sauce is simmering, place pot of spinach over medium-high heat and saute until spinach becomes limp and releases its water. Drain thoroughly, pressing out any excess water. Add to the cream mixture and stir to combine. Serve hot.
Yield: 4 servings
Creamed Spinach Recipe Photo © 2007 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, licensed to About.com, Inc.
