Creamed Spinach

Creamed Spinach

Ingredients:

1 stick unsalted butter

½ cup all-purpose flour

½ yellow onion, finely diced

4 cloves garlic, finely minced

2 cups whole milk

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Pinch white pepper

1 pinch ground nutmeg

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

24 ounces baby spinach

Directions:

1. Melt 1 stick of butter in a large pot. Sprinkle in flour and whisk together. Cook over medium-low heat for five minutes or until light golden brown.

2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until onions are translucent and softened.

3. Whisk in the milk in increments to allow the flour mixture to absorb the milk gradually. This will result in a smoother sauce.

4. Cook, whisking constantly, for another five minutes. Remove from heat.

5. To the cook spinach, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a separate large pot. Add spinach in increments until all incorporated, and cook until just wilted, about 3 to 5 minutes.

6. Season the cream sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add spinach to the cream sauce, stirring gently to combine. Serve immediately.