Absolutely The Best Creamed Spinach Recipe

Ingredients for Absolutely The Best Creamed Spinach

• Fresh Spinach
• Unsalted Butter
• All Purpose Flour
• 2% Low Fat Milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt
• White Pepper
• Asadero Cheese
• Olive Oil
• Onion
• Garlic Cloves

How to Make Absolutely The Best Creamed Spinach

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Wash and thoroughly dry 1 pound of fresh spinach. Roughly chop it.
3. In a large saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the chopped spinach to the saucepan and cook until wilted, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess liquid.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of heavy cream, 8 ounces of grated Gruyère cheese (or your favorite melting cheese), 1/4 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste.
6. Stir the cheese sauce into the wilted spinach, ensuring everything is well combined.
7. Transfer the creamed spinach to a greased baking dish.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
9. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional) before serving.