Creamed Spinach

I always bought this ready made, frozen in a box. Reheat and we’re good to go. But today I decided to try the good old fashioned way…turns out it not only looks better it tastes great too. The biggest surprise was that it took no longer than the reheat stuff and the best part was that it cost a third of the price!


Ingredients:
350g Fresh or frozen spinach
1 Tbsp cake flour
150ml Milk
1 ½ Cups finely grated cheese
250ml boiling water
2 x Pinch of salt

Method:
If you are using fresh spinach slice it into cubes roughly 1cm square. If you are using frozen do not defrost before cooking. Place the chopped spinach together with the salt in a strained balanced over a pot with the boiling water. Steam for 3 – 5 minutes or until soft.

Place a separate small pot on a medium heat. Put the flour in the pot and slowly add the milk stirring continuously to make a roux and slowly adding more to make a thick sauce. Once the sauce is thick but still able to be poured fold in the cheese with a pinch of salt.

Place the spinach in a serving bowl, fold in the cheese sauce and serve!