Creamed Spinach

Ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh spinach, or 20 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1If using fresh spinach, wilt it in batches in a dry skillet over medium heat, then drain and roughly chop; if using frozen, squeeze out excess liquid.
2. 2Melt the butter in a saucepan and cook the garlic for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
3. 3Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
4. 4Simmer for 3-4 minutes, until thickened, then stir in the parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
5. 5Fold in the spinach and cook for another 2 minutes, until heated through, then serve hot.

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