Cheesy Spinach Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 containers of fresh spinach (10 oz each).
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4 ounces of cream cheese.
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper.
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1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese.
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4 teaspoons of salt.
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1 cup mixed mozzarella and provolone cheese.
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1 tablespoon powdered onion.
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1/4 cup plain flour.
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1½ cups of 2% milk.
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
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2 cups of half-and-half cream.
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3 minced garlic cloves.
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4 tablespoons of plain butter (no salt).
# Instructions:
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Toss spinach into salted boiling water for 60 seconds.
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Drain the hot water and rinse spinach under cold water.
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Squeeze out the moisture and chop into small pieces.
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Heat butter with garlic and onion powder for a couple minutes.
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Mix in a sprinkle of pepper, nutmeg, and salt.
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Sprinkle in your flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring.
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Slowly add milk and half-and-half, letting it boil gently.
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Melt in the cream cheese and the mozzarella mix.
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Let it cook on low for 5-6 minutes until smooth and creamy.
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Fold in the spinach and shredded parmesan last.
# Notes:
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Swap onion powder with minced fresh onion if preferred.
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Add extra spinach for more greens.
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Good quality half-and-half works best.
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Try tossing in some crispy bacon pieces for fun.