Creamed Spinach

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh spinach
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 ½ cups milk
• ½ cup heavy cream
• Salt to taste, if desired
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

    167 calories; 11 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 11 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 38 milligrams cholesterol; 153 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Six or more servings

Preparation

1. Pick over the spinach and remove and discard any tough stems or blemished leaves. Rinse and drain the spinach well.
2. Bring enough water to the boil to cover the spinach when added. Add the spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, about three minutes. Drain thoroughly and press to extract any excess liquid. Put the spinach into the container of a food processor or electric blender and blend briefly.
3. Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the flour, stirring with a wire whisk. When blended and smooth, add one cup of the milk, stirring rapidly with the whisk. Stir in the cream and add salt, pepper, cayenne and nutmeg. Stir in the remaining one-half cup of milk.
4. Add the spinach and blend. There should be about three cups. Heat thoroughly and serve.

About 20 minutes