Favorite Creamed Spinach

Submitted by Adelinkat

"This recipe is made with a white sauce, and has lots of garlic in it. I came up with this recipe after making several other creamed spinach recipes that were overcooked, flavorless, and dull. I wanted something bright green, garlicky, and creamy. This is the only creamed spinach dish that my husband will eat now. Feel free to use all butter or all olive oil or substituting cream for the milk depending on your taste. I think this combination is big on flavor and cuts a lot of fat. I have even had success serving this dish to people who claim they do not like spinach. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 18mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb frozen spinach, thawed and drained well
• 1⁄2 - 1 medium onion, chopped
• 5 -7 garlic cloves, minced well
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

directions

1. 1) sautée onions in butter and 1 t of salt on medium heat.
2. 2) when onions begin to become translucent add garlic and olive oil.
3. 3) add flour to make a thick paste, all liquid should be absorbed, you can add more flour or olive oil if needed, cook for 2 to 3 minutes to cook flour thoroughly.
4. 4) let cool slightly and whisk in milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps while bringing to mixture to a boil, when finished the sauce should be thick enough to cover the back of a spoon, (be careful not to burn the sauce on the bottom of the pan).
5. 5) Add spinach (with as much water removed as possible) and the remaining 1 t of salt (or to taste) and Parmesan, stir thoroughly to combine, bring back to a simmer and remove from heat.

Reviews

[Tom in Maryland]

I liked it very much. Cooked it up with skim milk and its nice and creamy. Saute the onions in a little butter add a little olive oil and you will be happy -- the garlic brings the delicate tastes in this dish alive. We would make it again.

 

[Jb Tyler, TX]

Wow! I made this for Pick A Chef Fall 2009, and I wasn't disapointed! Very flavorful, and the small amount of leftovers were great the next day.