Creamed Spinach as the name suggests, is spinach tossed in a spiced creamy white sauce. This delicious cheesy, creamy side dish can be served with meat roasts or can also be used to stuff sandwiches or savoury crepes. For a variation you can add boiled corn kernels to the creamed spinach.
Serve Creamed Spinach Recipe as a dip along with Garlic Bread or as a side dish along with your Italian Meal.
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Cuisine: Italian Recipes
Course: Side Dish
Diet: Vegetarian
Equipments Used: Saucepan With Handle (Tea/Sauces), Hard Anodised Kadai (Wok)
Cooks in 15 M
Total in 25 M
To begin making the Creamed Spinach first blanch the spinach leaves in boiling water till they just wilt (about a minute).
Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water.
Squeeze out the water and roughly chop the spinach.
In a pan heat the butter. Add garlic and onions and sauté till the onions just soften.
Sprinkle some salt and pepper. Add the flour, stir and cook for a minute.
Gradually whisk in the milk. Cook stirring till it thickens.
Add the mustard powder and cheese or cream cheese and mix.
Stir in the spinach, nutmeg and cook for a few seconds. Serve hot.
Serve Creamed Spinach Recipe as a dip along with Garlic Bread or as a side dish along with your Italian Meal.