Creamed Spinach Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Creamed Spinach first blanch the spinach leaves in boiling water till they just wilt (about a minute)

Step 2: Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water

Step 3: Squeeze out the water and roughly chop the spinach

Step 4: In a pan heat the butter

Step 5: Add garlic and onions and sauté till the onions just soften

Step 6: Sprinkle some salt and pepper

Step 7: Add the flour, stir and cook for a minute

Step 8: Gradually whisk in the milk

Step 9: Cook stirring till it thickens

Step 10: Add the mustard powder and cheese or cream cheese and mix

Step 11: Stir in the spinach, nutmeg and cook for a few seconds

Step 12: Serve hot

Step 13: Serve Creamed Spinach Recipe as a dip along with Garlic Bread or as a side dish along with your Italian Meal