Emeril's Creamed Spinach

Mysterygirl's Note:

I saw this recipe on Food TV's web site and had to try it. I love his recipes and this one is no exception. I make it several times a year.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup minced onion
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 3 lbs fresh spinach , washed, stemmed and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 12 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Lightly grease a 6 cup casserole.
3. In a large saute pan, melt the remaining butter.
4. Add the onions and season with salt and pepper.
5. Saute for about 2 minutes, or until the onions are soft.
6. Add the spinach.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
9. Add the garlic and cream.
10. Mix well.
11. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
12. Bring the liquid to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
13. Simmer the mixture for 6 minutes.
14. Remove the pan from the heat and turn into the prepared pan.
15. Add 1/2 of cheese to casserole and stir.
16. Sprinkle the top with the remainder of the grated cheese and place in the oven.
17. Bake for about 4 to 6 minutes or until the cheese is slightly brown and bubbly.

Reviews

[JaniceJean]

Mysterygirl- Thansk for sharing. How can you go wrong with heavy cream, garlic and butter?!? Did have to really drain the spinach so as not to dilute the heavenly base.

[stacya100]

This is delicious! My sons ate a little even though it is SPINACH!! It is not something that you want to make ahead of time, as it really just needs to be mixed while piping hot and baked only for the cheese on top to get golden brown. I used 2 boxes of frozen spinach, with the moisture squeezed out, and it was wonderful. It is good leftover with tortilla chips too!

[Rhiannon Deux]

I finally found it! Mom and I have been trying a new Creamed Spinach recipe every year and always been disappointed. (Really, when Boston Market is better than homemade, that's sad sad sad!) This is finally it: the Holy Grail of Creamed Spinach recipes! Only suggestion I have is to find WHITE sharp cheddar, 'cause the yellowy orange stuff looked a little weird with the green spinach. Tasted wonderful, though!