Creamed Spinach
Serve this simple, classic side at your Christmas meal. This recipe adds a little spice to the creamy sauce with a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg.
Dovetailing Tip: In preparation for tomorrow's Cheese Straws place the package of frozen pastry puffs in the fridge to thaw.
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Ingredients:
| 3 tablespoons | unsalted butter |
| 1/4 cup | all-purpose flour |
| 2 1/2 cups | whole milk, at room temperature |
| kosher salt | |
| 1/2 teaspoon | freshly grated nutmeg |
| 2 pounds | spinach, tough stems removed |
| 1 | large egg plus 2 egg yolks |
| freshly ground pepper |
Directions:
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth; cook, stirring, until the mixture lightens, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat; whisk in the milk, 2 teaspoons salt and the nutmeg. Return to medium heat and bring to a boil, whisking. Remove from the heat again; stir to cool slightly.
Heat a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach and 1 teaspoon salt; cover and cook about 3 minutes. Toss with tongs, then continue to wilt, uncovered, about 2 more minutes. Drain and cool slightly, then squeeze the spinach until dry. Coarsely chop.
Gently reheat the sauce, then whisk in the whole egg and yolks; cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens. Stir in the spinach; heat through. Season with salt and pepper.
Source: foodnetwork.com
