Ingredients for - Creamed Spinach

1. Whole milk 1 ½ cups
2. Boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; reserve 1/2 cup liquid 4 (10 ounce) boxes
3. Garlic cloves, minced 3 large
4. Butter 2 tablespoons
5. All-purpose flour 3 tablespoons
6. Grated Parmesan cheese ½ cup
7. Ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon
8. Salt and ground black pepper ½ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Creamed Spinach

1 . Stage

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.

2 . Stage

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.