Delicious Recipe for Creamed Spinach

Cold-hardy spinach is still going strong in many gardens, and this recipe for creamed spinach makes a wonderful, warming dish for the fall table. You can add a depth of flavor to spinach with rich cream and spicy nutmeg in this substantial side. Serve with whole grains for a hearty meal.

Ingredients:

3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided

2 pounds fresh spinach, rinsed

1 tbsp all-purpose flour

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Freshly grated nutmeg

Granulated sugar

1/2 cup cream

Instructions:

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter over high heat in a sauté pan, and add the spinach a handful at a time. Sauté for a few minutes to wilt. Stir in the flour and a pinch each of salt, pepper, nutmeg and sugar. Sauté for 2 to 3 more minutes, and stir in the cream. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Just before serving, stir in the remaining butter. Serves 4 to 6.

If you have leftovers, try topping them with grated cheese and broil for a bit.

Looking for more fall recipes with a hint of spice? Try this Butternut Squash Gratin recipe. Or do you just love spinach? Try it a whole new way in this recipe for Greek Barley Salad.

Photo by Tim Nauman

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Hannah L.

2:42PM PST on Feb 21, 2012

Thanks

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Michele W.

12:33PM PST on Feb 17, 2012

Thank you

Regina P.

1:44PM PST on Nov 14, 2011

Sounds very tasty.

Holly L.

7:35AM PST on Nov 14, 2011

I am always looking for side dihes - thanks much - YUMMY!

Kirsten B.

1:55AM PST on Nov 14, 2011

Mmm, love creamed spinach. I've made it using olive oil and a non-dairy cream too (without the sugar) - also very nice.
Thank you for sharing this.

Naomi M.

7:03PM PST on Nov 13, 2011

Interesting. I'll have to try it.

Marie Therese H.

5:27PM PST on Nov 13, 2011

Sounds great! Will try recipe!

Alicia N.

2:50PM PST on Nov 13, 2011

oh my....! sounds just yum yum.
Thanks darling, I am a spinach lover.

june t.

2:35PM PST on Nov 13, 2011

it's worth a try and sounds simple. thanks

Amanda M.

1:33PM PST on Nov 13, 2011

This sounds delicious! I have a serious lech for collard greens cooked with bacon and there's NOTHING better than creamed spinach, especially if it's home-grown spinach! Yumm!