Creamed Greens

Prep: 10

minutes

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Ingredients

  • <ul>
  • <li>4 bunches of greens (8 cups chopped)</li>
  • <li>1/4 cup butter</li>
  • <li>1/4 flour</li>
  • <li>1.5 cups whole milk</li>
  • <li>1/4 tsp nutmeg</li>
  • <li>Salt and pepper</li>
  • </ul>

NOTE: you can also add in some grated or shredded parmesan cheese when it boils and thickens!

  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil over medium high
  2. Gradually add greens and cook until just wilted (2 – 3 minutes)
  3. Transfer to a colander to drain and press out as much liquid as possible
  4. In a pot, melt the butter and whisk in flour to create a roux
  5. Slowly add milk and continue whisking until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens
  6. Add greens and stir until coated
  7. Stir in nutmeg and/or other seasonings to taste
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