Creamed Spinach

Yield 1X: 242.00 oz. Allergens:
Portion: 6 oz. Garlic, onion, dairy, gluten
Portions: 40.3
Shelf life: 5 days
Date: 6.25.18
Prep Recipe Ingredient 1 X 2 X
lb. oz./each lb. oz./each
Bacon, small dice 12.000 1.000 8.00
Garlic, minced 2.000 4.000
Shallot, minced 2.000 4.000
Spinach 8.000 16.000
Butter 5.000 10.000
Flour 5.000 10.000
Milk 3.000 6.000
Parmesan cheese, finely grated 12.000 1.000 8.000
Cream 2.000 4.000

Carefully measure and prepare all ingredients. Steam the spinach, then press all liquid out using the hotel pan method.

Heat a suitable pot over high heat, then add the bacon. Cook, stirring, until rendered and brown, then add the garlic and shallots.

Cook for aroma, then add the butter and flour. Whisk together, and cook for two minutes.  Slowly pour the milk in, whisking smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.

Remove from the heat and stir in the spinach, Parmesan cheese and cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Turn out into a 2″ hotel pan. Chill completely. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, label, date, and initial. Store refrigerated.