LAURIE COLWIN'S CREAMED SPINACH WITH JALAPEñO PEPPERS
This recipe is from the celebrated food writer Laurie Colwin, and in some ways it is quintessentially hers. There's the delicious richness of the dish, its unfussiness and nostalgic value. There is the constant awareness of the plight of the busy home cook, those who would just as soon use a package of frozen spinach if the results are just as good as if you washed and chopped an untold number of bunches of fresh spinach yourself. And there is a twist: the jalapeños, which are a preventative measure against the gloppy blandness of steakhouse creamed spinach, adding sharpness to the dish but not too much heat. You can use either fresh or pickled jalapeños here - the latter add nice zing - and panko bread crumbs are a good substitution for fresh if you don't have them (or a few pieces of stale bread) in the pantry. (The New York Times)
Provided by The New York Times
Categories easy, weekday, casseroles, dips and spreads, side dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 300 degrees. Meanwhile, cook spinach according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of liquid, and chop finely.
- Butter a shallow 8-inch-square casserole dish or other shallow 4- to 6-cup baking dish. Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a saucepan and add flour. Blend and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Do not brown. Add onion and garlic.
- Add the spinach liquid slowly, then add evaporated milk, some black pepper, celery salt and cheese. Mix well and add jalapeño and spinach. Cook until all is blended.
- Turn into the casserole dish, top with buttered bread crumbs and bake until lightly browned, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 205, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 251 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Phulkhan Khaskheli
[email protected]5 stars! This creamed spinach is amazing. It's the best I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again and again.
Asheeda Hamilton
[email protected]I'm always looking for new creamed spinach recipes to try. This one is definitely my new favorite. It's so flavorful and creamy. I love the addition of the jalapeño peppers.
Bilal Dilsoz
[email protected]I've been making this creamed spinach recipe for years. It's a tried-and-true recipe that I always get compliments on. It's a classic dish that everyone loves.
Zebib Berhe
[email protected]This creamed spinach is a family favorite at our house. We make it all the time. It's a great side dish for any meal.
Hamid waqas
[email protected]This creamed spinach is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with nutrients, but it doesn't taste like a health food dish. It's actually really delicious!
Naod Solomon
[email protected]I made this creamed spinach for a special occasion dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! It's a dish that's both elegant and delicious.
akbar kamboh
[email protected]This creamed spinach is very budget-friendly. It's made with simple, affordable ingredients that can be found at most grocery stores.
O ll O ll
[email protected]This creamed spinach is so quick and easy to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal. I love that it's a one-pot dish, so there's less cleanup involved.
Ibrahim abiodun Abbas
[email protected]I love spicy food, so I added an extra jalapeño pepper to this recipe. It was perfect! The creamed spinach was still creamy and flavorful, but with a nice kick of heat. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Siri Mara
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the bacon from this recipe. It was still delicious! I love the combination of the creamed spinach and the jalapeño peppers. This is definitely a dish that I'll be making again.
Kaleb Roy
[email protected]As a professional chef, I was impressed with how flavorful and creamy this creamed spinach turned out. The jalapeño peppers added just the right amount of heat without being overpowering. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my repertoire.
Rajan Yadav
[email protected]This creamed spinach is so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that it's a healthy side dish that my kids actually enjoy. I also appreciate that it's a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of main courses.
Shahed stumble
[email protected]Made this last night and it was a hit! I love the unique flavor that the jalapeño peppers add. Next time, I might try adding some diced bacon to give it an extra boost of flavor.