Jim Hagy form Chef’s Market made Spinach Maria. Chef's Market Catering & Restaurant is located at 900 Conference Dr., Goodlettsville, TN 37072. For more information or menu details visit www.chefsmarket.com or call (615) 851-2433. Look for Chef’s Market on Facebook and @chefs_market on Twitter and Instagram.
Chef’s Market’s Creamed Spinach (Spinach Maria)
12 oz frozen spinach
5 TBSP of unsalted butter (divided)
4 TBSP of flour
½ yellow onion, diced
4 cups heavy cream
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp red pepper flakes, divided, ½ tsp for garnish
4 oz shredded Mozzarella cheese
6 oz grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
· Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
· Thaw spinach in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Drain and remove as all excess water.
· In a large saucepan, melt 1 TBSP butter on medium heat and then sauté the onions until they are fully lightly brown (about 3 to 4 minutes).
· Add heavy cream and stir to combine until bubbles start to appear. Reduce the heat to low and then add Dijon mustard, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
· Melt 4 TBSP butter in small separate saucepan. Add flour, stirring slow to make roux on low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
· Add the roux to the milk mixture and stir.
· Next, add the Mozzarella and 4 oz of the parmesan and whisk to create a thick gooey cheese sauce.
· Add spinach to the mixture until well combined.
· Move the mixture to a 9 x 9 casserole dish or skillet. Add the remaining 2 oz of Parmesan on top and bake in the oven for about 3-4 minutes until the top layer melts really well.
· Garnish with red pepper flakes and black pepper (optional).
