Creamed Spinach

Name: Creamed Spinach
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds spinach; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups milk, plus more if necessary; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

January 26, 2012

Wilted spinach can be served on its own, dressed with oil and vinegar and seasoned with salt and pepper, or quickly warmed in a pan with olive oil, slivered garlic, and red pepper flakes. But it is also commonly used as a component of another dish; here it is mixed with a rich béchamel sauce to make the classic accompaniment to steaks and chops.

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