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Ingredients
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1 ½ cups whole milk
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4 (10 ounce) boxes boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; reserve 1/2 cup liquid
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3 large garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons butter
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Salt and ground black pepper
Directions
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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.
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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.
Make-ahead tip
After adding spinach to sauce the mixture can be turned onto a large rimmed baking sheet to cool quickly, then transferred to a covered container and refrigerated up to 2 days. Warm slowly over low heat. Stir in cheese and season with nutmeg and a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Copyright 2004 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
130 | Calories |
7g | Fat |
11g | Carbs |
9g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 130 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 19% |
Cholesterol 17mg | 6% |
Sodium 221mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrate 11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 9g | 18% |
Vitamin C 8mg | 9% |
Calcium 295mg | 23% |
Iron 3mg | 16% |
Potassium 575mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.