The Food Lab's Creamed Spinach Recipe

Name: The Food Lab's Creamed Spinach Recipe
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 medium shallots, finely minced (about 1/2 cup); 2 medium cloves garlic, minced or grated on a Microplane (about 2 teaspoons); 2 pounds curly spinach, trimmed, washed, and drained; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 cup store-bought or homemade crème fraîche; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated (about 1 cup; optional)

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This indulgent creamed spinach recipe from The Food Lab is made with butter, shallots, garlic, heavy cream, milk, and nutmeg. The spinach is cooked until tender, then mixed with a touch of creme fraiche and Parmigiano-Reggiano for a rich and flavorful side dish.