Creamed Spinach

This might be my favorite vegetable side dish. It is luxurious and incredibly flavorful. This side pairs beautifully with steak or lobster for a special occasion, but it also comes together quickly enough to be a week night favorite. The leftovers also heat up well the next day.

Creamed Spinach

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 small or 1 large shallot, minced
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 cup half & half
• 10 oz frozen spinach
• 1/2 c. Parmesan, grated
• pinch of nutmeg
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Saute shallot in butter in medium fry pan (or braiser) over medium high heat until soft.
2. Sprinkle flour over butter and stir for another minute.
3. Whisk in half & half, stirring constantly until it begins to thicken.
4. Add spinach and stir often until spinach is warmed through and sauce is thickened.
5. Add Parmesan, nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste, stirring until cheese is melted and combined.