Friday, June 5, 2009

I feel like spinach tonight

Creamed spinach is one of the mac daddies of comfort food. It's rich, silky soft, and often just enough fat to make you forget you're eating something that was once healthy. Stop paying so much for this tasty side at expensive steakhouses and oh, yeah, this also won't break the calorie bank!
"Creamy" Cheesey Spinach
1/2 C cottage cheese (full or regular fat)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 large pinch of nutmeg
2 Tbsp parmesan cheese
1 medium onion, minced
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 10oz package frozen spinach, defrosted and drained
Salt and pepper to taste

Method:
Blend the cottage cheese with the parmesan, garlic, and nutmeg until smooth in a food processor or blender. Reserve
In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the minced onion and cook until just starting to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the drained spinach and lower the heat. Slowly stir in the cheese mixture, being careful not to let it start to bubble. Season to taste. For a thinner finished dish, add chicken stock or milk.
This is also great made with a few slices of Swiss cheese mixed in at the end.
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