Creamed Spinach

Name: Creamed Spinach
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups milk; 2 (12 1/2 ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach; 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
2 (12 1/2 ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

1

Set spinach out to thaw.
2

Melt butter in a medium pan on stove.
3

Stir in flour and spices.
4

Add milk slowly, stirring constantly until sauce thickens.
5

NOTE: A white sauce reaches its maximum thickness when it starts to boil.
6

Add thawed, drained spinach.
7

If making ahead, put in a covered casserole dish and store in refrigerator.
8

Before serving, heat in a 350 degree oven until bubbly (about 1/2 - 3/4 hour).