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Week 110 Recipe

CREAMED SPINACH WITH SPICED BREAD CRUMBS

This makes a great side dish and offers an alternative way to add a "green vegetable" to a meal.

TOOLS • Large Saucepan • Colander • Large Skillet • Wooden Spoon • Casserole Dish   INGREDIENTS • 2 lbs fresh spinach • 8 tbsp butter • ½ cup fresh bread crumbs • 1/4 tsp paprika • salt & pepper (to taste) • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 large shallot, minced • 5 tbsp flour • 1 ½ cup milk • 1/3 cup sour cream • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice • 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)

PREPARATION: Bring 4 qts of water to boil in saucepan; add spinach and cook until wilted, appx 2 minutes. Drain in colander and pat dry. Set aside. Melt 3 tbsp butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bread crumbs, paprika, salt & pepper. Cook until golden brown, appx 2 minutes. Set aside. Add remaining butter to skillet. Add garlic and shallot. Cook, stirring until softened, appx 2 minutes. Stir in the flour. Add the milk and bring to a boil. Add the spinach, sour cream, Parmesan, juice, and nutmeg, stirring until thickened, appx 5 minutes. Transfer to baking dish, sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake at 350 deg F appx 15 minutes. Serve warm.