HOLIDAY CREAMED SPINACH

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My mother made a variety of spinach dishes when I was growing up. This rich, delicious creamed version is the only one that stayed with me through the years.-Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 packages (10 ounces each) fresh spinach, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium onions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place a fourth of the spinach in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, 3-4 minutes or just until spinach is wilted. Transfer to a colander; drain. Repeat with remaining spinach. , When spinach is cool enough to handle, squeeze dry. Coarsely chop spinach., In clean Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender. Stir in flour, salt and white pepper until blended; gradually whisk in milk and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese and spinach; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Slindile Phakathi
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This creamed spinach is a must-try for any spinach lover. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect side dish for any meal.


Siva Raja
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I'm not a big fan of creamed spinach, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious!


Hemanta Sharma
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I made this creamed spinach for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Angel Tsabalala
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This creamed spinach is the best I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


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The recipe was easy to follow, but the creamed spinach didn't turn out as creamy as I would have liked.


Ahmed Elsherif
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This creamed spinach was a little too rich for my taste, but it was still good.


Super Mabinty
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I love this creamed spinach recipe because it's so versatile. I've served it with everything from roasted chicken to grilled salmon and it's always a hit.


LeeLee Friday
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This was my first time making creamed spinach and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.


Mary Hariet
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I've made this creamed spinach recipe several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Muhammad jony
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This creamed spinach was a hit at our Christmas dinner! It was so creamy and flavorful, and the kids loved it just as much as the adults.