- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 medium shallots, finely minced (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced or grated on a Microplane (about 2 teaspoons)
- 2 lbs. curly spinach, trimmed, washed, and drained
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ¼ cup store-bought or homemade crème fraîche
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated (about 1 cup; optional)
ingredients
directions
1. Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach in four batches, turning each batch with tongs or a rubber spatula and allowing it to wilt before adding the next. |
2. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until no dry flour remains. Slowly stir in the heavy cream and milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring, then reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting and cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is completely softened and the sauce has thickened, about 1 1/2 hours. |
3. Stir in the nutmeg and crème fraîche and season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat. |
4. If desired, preheat the broiler to high. Transfer the creamed spinach to a 1-quart oval or round casserole dish and top it with the cheese. Broil until the spinach is bubbly and the cheese has formed a well-browned crust, about 2 minutes. Serve. |
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