Old-Fashioned Creamed Spinach Recipe
Looking for that classic side dish for a Sunday Dinner? Let this tickle your taste buds and take you down a timeless memory lane!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. fresh Spinach, completely washed and chopped
- 1 1/3 cups boiling water
- 2 tsps. salt, divided
- Pinch of black pepper
- 3 Tbsps. Butter or Margarine
- 3 Tbsps. all-purpose Flour
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 tsp. grated Onion (optional)
Directions
- Rinse the spinach and place into a large saucepan. Add boiling water and 1 tsp. salt.
- Cook over medium-high heat until just tender, about 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain thoroughly. (Should yield about 2 cups).
- In another saucepan, melt the butter. Add flour, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk and cook over medium-high heat; stirring constantly, until the sauce boils and becomes thick. Add onion. Pour sauce into spinach; mix well. Serve piping hot!
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 313g | |
| Recipe makes 5 servings | |
| Calories 546 | |
| Calories from Fat 502 | 92% |
| Total Fat 56.82g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat 11.29g | 45% |
| Trans Fat 10.1g | |
| Cholesterol 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium 1695mg | 71% |
| Potassium 812mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 7.49g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.9g | 10% |
| Sugars 3.14g | 2% |
| Protein 5.42g | 9% |
