Easy Creamed Spinach

Ingredients

• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 3 to 4 bunches (2 1/2 pounds total) flat-leaf spinach, trimmed and cleaned
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 medium onion, minced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 ounces bar cream cheese, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup milk
• pinch ground nutmeg

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spinach, and cook just until wilted, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander; rinse with cold water until cool. Squeeze spinach to remove as much liquid as possible; coarsely chop, and set aside.

2. In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion softens, 3 to 5 minutes.

3. Add cream cheese and milk; cook, stirring, until cream cheese is melted and smooth. Stir in spinach. Simmer over medium heat until mixture thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. Add nutmeg; season with salt and pepper.

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