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Post by Top Monkey on Mar 3, 2007 13:18:19 GMT -5
Baked Creamed Spinach
ingredients list: 2 lb of fresh spinach. 1 ½ cups of hot milk. 1 cup of cheddar cheese, grated. 2 tablespoons of butter. 2 tablespoons of flour. 1 teaspoon of salt. Pinch of pepper. Pinch of nutmeg.
Instructions for Baked Creamed Spinach: Trim and wash 2 lb of fresh spinach.
Place in a suitably-sized pot with water still on the leaves.
Cover; then cook only until wilted.
Allow to cool, then squeeze out the excess water.
In a saucepan, melt the butter; then add the flour.
Whisk and gently cook for 3-4 minutes.
Add the milk; then bring to a boil.
Add the salt and a pinch of pepper and nutmeg.
Cook for about 5-6 minutes.
Combine the sauce with the spinach and ½ cup of grated cheese.
Spoon into a baking dish, then top with the other ½ cup of grated cheddar.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes.
Serve as desired.
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