Almost Boston Market Creamed Spinach Recipe

Ingredients for Almost Boston Market Creamed Spinach

• 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Half And Half
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Onions
• 1/4 cup water
• Frozen Spinach
• Ground Black Pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

How to Make Almost Boston Market Creamed Spinach

1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until sizzling.
2. (Optional) Sauté 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic and a pinch of cayenne pepper in the butter for 2 minutes, being careful not to brown the garlic.
3. Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt until a smooth, creamy paste forms.
4. Gradually whisk in 1 cup half-and-half (or milk), a little at a time, ensuring a smooth consistency.
5. Increase heat to medium and whisk constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth (about 5-7 minutes).
6. Remove the white sauce from heat and set aside.
7. In the same saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
8. Add 2 tablespoons of minced onion and cook until translucent (about 2-3 minutes).
9. Add 10 ounces fresh spinach (about 5 cups packed) and 1/4 cup water to the pan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted (about 5-7 minutes).
10. Stir in the prepared white sauce, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional).
11. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through and well combined (about 2-3 minutes).
12. Season with additional seasoned salt, white salt, or black pepper to taste.