Recipe: Creamed Spinach

Posted online November 16, 2011 | 1:51 pm

With the turkey, the gravy, the stuffing and mashed potatoes, there's not a lot of color on the Thanksgiving table. This creamed spinach brings some bright green color and excellent nutrition.

Why Try? A great way to get a green vegetable into your Thanksgiving meal and can be made ahead.

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Ingredients

3 (10-ounce packages) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onions
3 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups sour cream
1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg

Prep Time:

20 minutes

Cook Time:

30 minutes

Serves:

Preparation

Drain thawed spinach in a colander and squeeze dry.
Melt butter in a large skillet, sauté onions over medium-high heat until translucent.
Remove from heat, add spinach and remaining ingredients and stir to blend.
Pour into a 9-inch casserole dish and heat 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

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