Spinach Purée with Cheese

Spinach Purée with Cheese

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs fresh baby spinach
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1  cup grated romano or parmesan cheese, divided
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Wash, drain and finely chop spinach. Place it in a large pot. Cook over medium heat until the water it releases evaporates, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, set aside to cool. Squeeze dry the spinach to get rid of excess moisture.

In a separate pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and using a whisk, continuously stir the flour-butter mixture for about 3-4 minutes. Slowly add milk while stirring the mixture with a whisk to avoid lumps. Add ¾ of the grated cheese, stir. Add spinach, stir with a spoon. Continue to cook until the mixture is hot, stirring frequently.  Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat, place in a serving dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top, serve hot.

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Spinach finely chopped

Spinach cooked

Spinach is added to the white sauce

Grated cheese is added to spinach purée

Spinach Purée with Cheese