Rich and creamy spinach with a hint of nutmeg.

Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly and remove any tough stems. In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch the spinach for about 2 minutes, then drain and immediately plunge it into ice water to stop the cooking. Once cooled, drain again and chop roughly.

Prepare the Spinach

In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Cook the Garlic

Pour in the heavy cream, and stir in the chopped spinach. Cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the cream to thicken slightly.

Create the Cream Sauce

Add nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to taste. If using, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.

Season the Spinach

Remove from heat and serve warm as a delicious side dish.

creamed spinach

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