Holiday Creamed Spinach
A rich and creamy side dish, Holiday Creamed Spinach is made with tender spinach, a velvety sauce, and festive seasonings, making it a perfect addition to any holiday feast.
Ingredients
- 4 packages (10 ounces each) fresh spinach, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, place steamer basket over 1 in. water. Place a fourth of the spinach in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, 3-4 minutes or just until spinach is wilted. Transfer to a colander; drain. Repeat with remaining spinach.
- When spinach is cool enough to handle, squeeze dry. Coarsely chop spinach.
- In clean Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender. Stir in flour, salt and white pepper until blended; gradually whisk in milk and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese and spinach, heat through.
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 357mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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