12/18/09

Creamed Spinach



Ingredients:

1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 pound fresh spinach
¾ cup shredded Swiss Cheese


Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix heavy cream, butter, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Add in Swiss cheese and stir until completed melted and blended in.

2. Place spinach in a large pan and wilt down with a little water at the bottom of the pan. Drain in a colander, pressing out excess water with a large spoon

3. Add the cream mixture and the spinach to the pan and blend together, and briefly return to boiling, then remove from heat.