About the Recipe
Creamed spinach is a decadent side dish made by wilting fresh spinach in a creamy sauce. The sauce typically consists of ingredients like heavy cream, butter, and sometimes cheese or garlic for added flavor. The spinach is cooked until tender and then mixed with the creamy sauce until well combined. The result is a rich and velvety dish with a delicate balance of flavors, perfect for accompanying a variety of main courses, from steak to roasted chicken.
Ingredients
2 tsp butter
1/2 cup shallots, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp flour
1 1/2 cups milk*
2 tbsp parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
salt to taste
4.4 oz Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs*
16 oz bag frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained of all moisture
Preparation
In a large saute pan, melt butter. Add shallots and garlic and cook on medium about 5 minutes.
Add flour to shallots, mix well and cook one more minute.
Reduce heat to low and slowly add milk, whisking well.
Add parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt and pepper and mix well.
Add boursin light and mix with until smooth.
Add spinach and combine well with sauce, cook one minute, until heated through. Adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
*Use fat-free milk and Boursin light for lighter version of creamed spinach.
Recipe source: skinnytaste.com