Creamed Spinach

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 4 (10 ounce) boxes boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; reserve 1/2 cup liquid
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• salt and ground black pepper

Recipe

• combine milk, spinach liquid and garlic in a 1-quart microwave-safe measuring cup or small bowl covered with a saucer, and microwave (or heat slowly in a medium saucepan) until very hot and steamy. let stand for 5 to 10 minutes to soften garlic.
• melt butter in a dutch oven over medium-high heat. whisk in flour. add hot milk mixture all at once, then whisk until smooth. stir in spinach; cook until sauce is thick and bubbly and spinach is tender but still green, about 5 minutes. stir in cheese, nutmeg, and a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper. serve hot.