Best 3 Berghoff Creamed Spinach Recipes

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Berghoff Creamed Spinach is a classic dish that has been enjoyed by generations. This creamy, flavorful dish is perfect for any occasion, from a weeknight dinner to a special holiday meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste preferences. Whether you prefer a creamy, mild spinach dish or something with a bit more spice, you can find recipes that will satisfy your cravings. With its rich, velvety texture and tantalizing aromas, Berghoff Creamed Spinach is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BERGHOFF'S CREAMED SPINACH



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The famous Berghoff's restaurant, in Chicago, closed it's doors this past week after 107 years in business. Their recipes were a closely guarded secret but they did share the ingredient list for their famed creamed spinach. The Chicago Tribune food editors played around with the list and came up with this recipe, which tastes exactly like the spinach at the restaurant.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Spinach

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk or 1 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules or 1 teaspoon bouillon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a medium skillet. Add the onion; cook over medium heat until tender, 5-6 minutes. Stir in the flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Whisk in the milk. Cook, stirring often, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Stir in the chicken base, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Set aside.
  • Squeeze the thawed spinach to remove as much water as possible. Add the spinach to the cream sauce; mix well. Cook until spinach absorbs some of the sauce, about 5 minutes.

BERGHOFF RESTAURANT CREAMED SPINACH



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From the Berghoff Family Cookbook. This recipe was secret until after the restaurant closed in 2006. It was the only dish in the restaurant that was not made completely from scratch--they always used frozen spinach.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Spinach

Time 25m

Yield 5 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons chicken base
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus more for garnish
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/8 teaspoon celery salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry (about 2 1/2 cups)
salt and white pepper, to taste (optional)
cooked crumbled bacon (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Place half-and-half, milk, chicken base, Tabasco sauce, nutmeg, garlic, and celery salt in a medium saucepan and heat just until simmering.
  • Remove from heat, but keep warm.
  • In a separate medium saucepan, heat butter over medium heat.
  • Whisk in flour.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
  • Slowly whisk warm milk mixture into butter mixture a little at a time, whisking constantly.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until very thick.
  • Stir in spinach and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and ground white pepper if desired.
  • Garnish with bacon and additional nutmeg, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.3, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 41.9, Sodium 125.2, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 7.2

BERGHOFF CREAMED SPINACH



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Number Of Ingredients 7

3 slices bacon, diced
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1 cup half and half, scalded
1 large onion, diced, sauteed until soft, but not brown
1 pound cooked spinach, chopped fine
salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste

Steps:

  • Sauté bacon in Dutch oven till crisp. Reduce heat to medium low and add butter. When melted, whisk in flour to make roux. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Mixture should be golden. Be sure not to overcook. Slowly add hot half-and-half, whisking constantly till sauce is smooth and thickened. Blend in remaining ingredients and heat through, adding salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste. Note: May use frozen spinach, just thaw.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or garlic powder for extra flavor.
  • If you don't have an immersion blender, you can puree the spinach in a regular blender in batches.
  • Serve creamed spinach as a side dish with grilled or roasted meats, fish, or poultry.
  • You can also use creamed spinach as a filling for omelets, quiches, and lasagna.

Conclusion:

Creamed spinach is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy texture and rich flavor, creamed spinach is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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