Creamed Spinach (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter.
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1 tablespoon onion powder.
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3 cloves garlic, minced.
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4 teaspoons salt.
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1 teaspoon black pepper.
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg.
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
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2 cups half-and-half.
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1½ cups 2% milk.
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3 containers (10 oz each) fresh spinach.
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1 cup mozzarella/provolone blend.
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4 ounces cream cheese.
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1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded.
# Instructions:
01 -
Boil salted water, add spinach for 1 minute.
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Drain, cool with cold water.
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Squeeze out water, chop spinach.
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Cook butter, garlic, onion powder 2-3 minutes.
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Add salt, pepper, nutmeg.
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Stir in flour, cook 2 minutes.
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Add half-and-half and milk, bring to boil.
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Add mozzarella/provolone and cream cheese.
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Cook 5-6 minutes until smooth.
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Stir in spinach and parmesan.
# Notes:
01 -
Can use minced onion instead of powder.
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Can add more spinach if desired.
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Works with all half-and-half.
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Optional: add crumbled bacon.