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Morton’s Creamed Spinach Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp Butter. Unsalted
  • 1 Onion. Finely chopped medium Yellow
  • 4 tsp Kosher Salt.
  • 3 Garlic Cloves. Finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper. Coarsely ground
  • ½ tsp Nutmeg. Freshly grated
  • 1/4 cups Flour.
  • cups Half Cream.
  • pounds Spinach. Fresh
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese.
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese.
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese.

Instructions
 

Recipe Preparation;

  • Bring a big saucepan of water and two teaspoons of salt to a boil.
  • Add the spinach and cook for 1 minute, or until it is wilted.
  • In a sieve or colander, drain the spinach.
  • Rinse the spinach with cold water, then squeeze the water out of each fistful.
  • Cut the spinach bunches into 3/4-inch chunks.
  • Melt the butter with the garlic and onions in a large skillet.
  • Cook for 8-10 minutes on medium-low, or until the onions are transparent.
  • Combine the remaining kosher salt, black pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg into the skillet.
  • Add the flour and stir with a wooden spoon over low heat for 2-3 minutes, or until the scent is nutty.
  • Pour half cream into the mix and bring to a boil.
  • Mix in the mozzarella and cream cheese.
  • Cook, occasionally stirring, for 6-8 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.
  • Stir in the spinach and Parmesan cheese to mix.

Notes:

    It looks like a lot of spinach, but it will get reduced to nearly nothing, so don't reduce the quantity.

      TIP: It is best served warm.

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