Creamed Spinach

6 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds fresh spinach, stems discarded, coarsely chopped (about 24 packed cups)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 small onions, minced
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • Pinch of freshly ground nutmeg
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Wash the spinach and drain in sieve.
  2. 2
    Don't dry the spinach--leave the water clinging to the leaves.
  3. 3
    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 4
    Add the wet spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted.
  5. 5
    Transfer the spinach to the sieve and press out as much liquid as possible.
  6. 6
    Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  7. 7
    Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes.
  8. 8
    Stir in the spinach, cream, and nutmeg and season with salt and pepper.
  9. 9
    Cook the spinach, stirring occasionally until most of cream is absorbed, about 4 minutes.

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