Creamed Spinach

Submitted by: Susan Hodge

Attributed to: Marilyn Brock

Category: Vegetables

Description: A creamy side dish that pairs wonderfully with beef, pork and chicken. 

Prep time: 5 minutes

Total  time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6-8

Difficulty rating: 1

Ingredients:

 2 Tablespoons butter

1/2 Yellow onion, diced

1 Tablespoon flour

1 (16 Ounce) bag frozen chopped spinach (cooked according to directions)

3 Ounces pepper jack cheese, cubed (about 1/3 of a standard 8 oz. block of cheese). Can    substitute cheese of your preference.

1 1/2 Cups of 2% milk

1/4 Cup reserved spinach liquid

1 Teaspoon Worcestershire

1 Teaspoon red pepper flakes

Salt & fresh ground pepper to taste

Special tools/utensils needed:

Directions: 

1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add in the diced onions, and cook until translucent.

2. Sprinkle the tablespoon of flour over the onion and butter mixture, stirring until well blended.

3. Cook the spinach according to directions (Can use the microwave) Drain the spinach, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid.

4. Add in the spinach to the onion and butter mixture and stir.

5. Add in the cubed cheese, and allow to melt. Stir to combine.

6. Pour in the milk & 1/4 cup reserved spinach liquid and stir for 30 seconds to avoid any lumps.

7. Add the Worcestershire, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. 

8. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 15-20 minutes.