Creamed Spinach with Almond Bread Crumb Topping
This updated creamed spinach recipe has crunchy topping of toasted almonds and bread crumbs.
By Yankee Magazine|Nov 01 2023|
Coffee By Design | Portland, Maine
Photo Credit : Katherine KeenanWe’re not straying too far from the classics here, but the crunchy topping of toasted almonds and bread crumbs in this creamed spinach recipe proves that you can mess with perfection.
Yield:
8-10 servingsIngredients
1 stick (½ cup) salted butter, plus more for the baking dish
3 12-ounce packages frozen spinach, thawed and drained
½ cup all-purpose flour
4 large cloves garlic, finely minced
3 cups warm milk
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F and set a rack to the middle position. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish (or any other pan that can hold 12 to 14 cups) and set aside.
Remove most of the water from the spinach by squeezing it with clean hands or with a clean dish towel. It doesn’t have to be bone-dry, but you want to get most of the liquid out.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and garlic, and whisk until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Now add the warm milk, 1 cup at a time, whisking as you go. Keep whisking until thickened and smooth. Add the Parmesan cheese, sour cream, nutmeg, and salt. Stir, then add the spinach and stir until evenly combined. Pour into the prepared pan.
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I made this for Christmas dinner and it was the highlight of the meal! I made 2/3 of the recipe (but full recipe for the topping) and was plenty for 5 adults plus leftovers. Was unanimously voted a keeper!