European
Ireland - Vegetarian
Creamed Spinach and Cheddar
Chef's Menu Description
Fresh tender spinach folded into a velvety double cream sauce with aged mature Irish Cheddar, garlic, and freshly grated nutmeg.
Ingredients
- • 500g fresh spinach, washed, wilted, and squeezed bone-dry
- • 30g salted butter
- • 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- • 150ml double cream
- • 120g mature Irish Cheddar, grated
- • 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg, fine sea salt, and black pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Chop squeezed dry spinach coarsely on a board.
2
Phase 2
Melt butter in a sauté pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 1 minute, then add double cream and bring to a simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
3
Phase 3
Stir in grated Irish Cheddar, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper until cheese melts into a smooth sauce.
4
Phase 4
Fold chopped spinach into cream cheese sauce. Heat through for 2 minutes and serve warm.