Creamed Spinach (Boston Market Clone) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Awesome creamed spinach recipe, better than Boston market. Ingredients:
5 tablespoons butter, divided |
1/4 cup all-purpose flour |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1 dash ground nutmeg |
1 cup half-and-half cream |
4 ounces cream cheese, low-fat okay |
1 small onion, minced |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
20 ounces pkgs. frozen chopped spinach, thawed |
1/4 cup water |
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. -In a 2-quart saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter 3 Tbls. butter; stir in flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg; slowly whisk in cream; stir in cream cheese.
2. -Increase heat to medium; whisk mixture constantly until thick and smooth; remove from heat and set aside.
3. -In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook onions and garlic in remaining 2 Tbls. butter until transparent; stir spinach and water into pan.
4. -Reduce heat to medium-low; cover; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes.
5. -Stir spinach mixture into creamy mixture; return to medium heat; heat, stirring often, until warmed throughout.
6. -Remove from heat; fold in Parmesan.
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