Creamed Spinach

Name: Creamed Spinach
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh spinach, rinsed well and stemmed; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and minced; 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons heavy or whipping cream; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh spinach, rinsed well and stemmed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 bunch scallions, trimmed and minced
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons heavy or whipping cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Directions

1

Place the spinach leaves in a steamer and cook over simmering water just until wilted, 5 to 10 minutes.
2

Drain well, cool slightly, and chop.
3

Melt the butter in a medium-size heavy skillet over medium heat.
4

Add the scallions, and saute for 5 minutes.
5

Break the cream cheese into small pieces, add it to the skillet, and stir until melted and smooth.
6

Add the spinach to the skillet, and stir well to combine.
7

Stir in the cream and lemon juice, then season with the salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
8

Cook just until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
9

Serve at once.