Creamed Spinach

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh spinach
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Dash of salt
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • Paprika

Instructions

Remove stems from spinach; wash leaves thoroughly and tear into large pieces. Cook spinach in a small amount of boiling water for 5 to 8 minutes or until tender. Drain, place on paper towel and squeeze excess water until barely moist. Set aside. In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic in butter. Stir in sour cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add spinach and cook over low heat until thoroughly heated; sprinkle with paprika.