Creamed Spinach

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse the spinach with cold water, drain.
2. 2
   Place a large dutch oven over medium heat, add spinach.
3. 3
   (Spinach will need to be tightly packed into the pan to cook all of it in one batch.) Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until spinach wilts, stirring well after 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Place spinach in a colander, and drain well, pressing the spinach with the back of a spoon to remove as much moisture a possible.
5. 5
   Heat pan coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
6. 6
   Add shallots and saute for 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Combine flour, nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon salt, add to pan, stirring well.
8. 8
   Cook for 30 seconds.
9. 9
   Add milk and cheese, stirring with a whisk, cook for 1 minute or until thick.
10. 10
    Add spinach, and cook for 30 seconds or until thoroughly heated.