Looking for a versatile side dish? This Ruth’s Chris Creamed Spinach Recipe matches your demands for versatility, richness, and taste.
Some dishes set well with almost every main course meal and complement every dish they pair up with. Ruth’s Chris Creamed Spinach is one of them.
This light, creamy, and refreshing spinach is especially for those who do not like consuming spinach because of its taste. The Ruth’s Chris Creamed Spinach is loaded with richness and creaminess and all these boost the flavor of the spinach.
Whenever you will try this recipe, you will feel that it changes the spinach and the overall peculiar taste that makes you dislike it. The creamy flavor of the sauce will not let you get bored with your spinach.
Speaking of that, this recipe is the best option for children who give you a hard time eating vegetables. Honestly, I made this once, and now my whole family is in love with this version of spinach: Ruth’s Chris Creamed Spinach. So let’s make it together!
How to Make Ruth’s Chris Creamed Spinach?
If you are trying to make Ruth’s Chris Creamed Spinach, you have to first clean, wash and chop the spinach. Then make the paste by mixing all-purpose flour and melted butter. Add cloves, onion, and bay leaves. Then which in milk. Boil and simmer. Take out the clove and bay leaf. Cook the spinach in a separate pot until tender. Finely chop it in a chopper. Add in the sauce and mix. Ruth’s Chris Creamed Spinach is ready. It takes 20 minutes to make this creamy recipe.
Ingredients for Ruth’s Chris Creamed Spinach Recipe
For making Ruth’s Chris Creamed Spinach, you need the following ingredients:
- Finely chopped spinach = 2 lbs
- Milk = 2 cups
- Clove = 1 piece
- All purpose flour = ¼ cup
- Chopped onion = ⅓ cup
- Bay leaf = 1
- Butter = 6 tbsp
Step-by-Step Guide for Making Ruth’s Chris Creamed Spinach
Follow this simple step-by-step guide to make Ruth’s Chris Creamed Spinach:
Step 1
First, wash and clean the spinach carefully. Remove the stems. Then chop the spinach into small pieces.
Step 2
Take a pot. Heat it and then add butter. Melt the butter.
Step 3
Add all-purpose flour and mix to make a paste. Then ass bay leaf, onion, and clove.
Step 4
Whisk in the 2 cups of milk and assure that lumps do not form. Then boil the mixture and bring to a simmer. Keep simmering for a few minutes. Take out the clove and bay leaf from the pot.
Step 5
Add chopped spinach to a separate pot. Cook until tender. (1-2 minutes is enough)
Step 6
Then transfer the tendered spinach into a processor and chop it finely.
Step 7
Heat the flour and milk sauce and add the finely chopped and cooked spinach to it. Combine well for 5 minutes. Ruth’s Chris Creamed Spinach is ready. Dish out and serve. Bon Appetit!
Recipe Tips and Variations
Here are some tips and variations that might help you:
- For some crisp, you can use frozen spinach but the fresh one will taste better and look better.
- The sauteing process helps to remove excess moisture from the spinach and thus maintains the thickness and creaminess of Ruth’s Chris Creamed Spinach. So do it properly.
- You can always go for some heavy cream for an increased velvety texture.
- Add some black pepper and cayenne pepper for spice.
- You can also add nutmeg.
- Add some mint for a refreshing hint.
FAQs
How many calories are there in Ruth’s Chris Creamed Spinach?
According to their official website, there are 295 calories per serving. But they can vary in homemade serving due to the size of the serving or type of ingredients you use.
Can I store the leftover Ruth’s Chris Creamed Spinach?
The leftovers can be stored in a refrigerator for 3-4 days provided that they are properly stored in an airtight box.
How to reheat the leftovers?
You can transfer the leftovers from an airtight box to a skillet and heat while stirring from time to time. Or you can also reheat in the microwave in intervals until fully reheated.
Closing
This healthy recipe is not very difficult. Nor does it require an extended time or a long list of ingredients. It is loaded with the nutrition of spinach and is good for all ages. People of all ages do like it. So do not worry about the spinach being added. Just rest assured that this recipe will get everyone’s heart and will not disappoint you. So do give it a try!
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Ruth’s Chris Creamed Spinach Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Finely chopped spinach
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 piece Clove
- ¼ cup All purpose flour
- ⅓ cup Chopped onion
- 1 Bay leaf
- 6 tbsp Butter
Instructions
- First, wash and clean the spinach carefully. Remove the stems. Then chop the spinach into small pieces.
- Take a pot. Heat it and then add butter. Melt the butter.
- Add all-purpose flour and mix to make a paste. Then ass bay leaf, onion, and clove.
- Whisk in the 2 cups of milk and assure that lumps do not form. Then boil the mixture and bring to a simmer. Keep simmering for a few minutes. Take out the clove and bay leaf from the pot.
- Add chopped spinach to a separate pot. Cook until tender. (1-2 minutes is enough)
- Then transfer the tendered spinach into a processor and chop it finely.
- Heat the flour and milk sauce and add the finely chopped and cooked spinach to it. Combine well for 5 minutes. Ruth’s Chris Creamed Spinach is ready. Dish out and serve. Bon Appetit!