Creamed Spinach


This year for Thanksgiving, creamed spinach is on the menu.  Why?  Because everyone requested it.  To be honest, it wasn't top on my mind for a veggie side.  It's a classic for a reason.  So simple to make.  I used fresh spinach from my local farmers market.  I recommend fresh spinach over frozen.

Creamed Spinach
Ingredients:
  • Butter, 4 tablespoons
  • Garlic, 4-6 cloves, minced or pressed
  • Nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon
  • Spinach, 2 pounds, cut into small squares/dice (washed well)
  • Potato starch, 1-2 teaspoons as needed to thicken
  • Cream, 1/2 cup
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste


Directions:
  • Heat the largest skillet you have over medium heat, add in the butter.
  • Add in the garlic and nutmeg with stirring.  Cook out the pungent aroma of the garlic.
  • Add in the spinach in a large handful at a time to the skillet, and allow to wilt with stirring occasionally. (I cut the spinach in batches as I go to make it more manageable. Repeat until all spinach has been added.  This way much of the water will be cooked off.
  • Sprinkle the potato starch as needed depending on how much water is there.  Stir well.
  • Add in the cream with stirring.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add in salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh ground black pepper.


-Erin Swing
Swing Eats


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