Ingredients
2bagspinach
1tbspunsalted butter
1tbspall purpose flour
1cupregular or nonfat half and half
tspnutmeg,freshly grated
½cupparmesan cheese,freshly grated
salt and freshly ground pepper
Preparation
Wash spinach well in a large sink of lukewarm water. Lift the spinach leaves out of the sink (do not spin dry) and transfer to a large bowl.
Place about half of the spinach and any water clinging to their leaves in a large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the spinach wilts.
Stir in the remaining spinach and cook until all of the spinach is wilted and tender. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water.
A handful at a time, squeeze the excess water from the spinach and set the spinach aside. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
Whisk in the flour and let bubble without browning for 1 minute. Whisk in the half-and-half and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Cook just until lightly thickened and no raw flour flavor remains. Stir in the spinach and nutmeg and cook until the spinach is heated through.
Stir in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
