Creamy Microwave Spinach

Name: Creamy Microwave Spinach
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 4 (10 oz) boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; reserve 1/2 cup liquid; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; Salt and black pepper

A quick and easy creamed spinach side dish made with frozen spinach, milk, garlic, butter, Parmesan, and nutmeg. Perfectly complements a roast and can be made ahead.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

25 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories240calories

carbohydrates15g

fat7g

protein9g

Side Dish American

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups whole milk

4 (10 oz) boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; reserve 1/2 cup liquid

3 large garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp butter

3 tbsp all-purpose flour

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Salt and black pepper

Directions

Combine milk, 1/2 cup spinach liquid, and garlic in a microwave-safe measuring cup or small bowl. Microwave on high until very hot and steamy, about 2 minutes. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes until garlic softened.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour. Add hot milk mixture all at once; whisk until smooth. Stir in spinach; cook until sauce thick and bubbly and spinach is tender but still green, about 5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.

Cover the skillet with a lid and let the spinach sit off the heat for 2 to 3 minutes until flavors meld. Serve hot.