Creamed Swiss Chard with Onion, Garlic, and Nutmeg

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Servings:
12

This creamed Swiss chard includes onion, garlic, and nutmeg for a flavorful side dish.

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped

  • 3 to 4 large bunches Swiss chard, stems cut into 1/4-inch pieces (2 cups), and leaves cut into 3/4-inch strips, then halved (18 cups)

  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 ¾ cups whole milk

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

  • 1 ¾ teaspoons coarse salt

  • Freshly ground pepper

  • ¾ cup heavy cream

Directions

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saute; pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add chard stems; cook, stirring occasionally, until stems begin to soften, about 7 minutes. Stir in half of the chard leaves and 2 tablespoons water; cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cover. Add remaining chard leaves and 2 tablespoons water to pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender, about 15 minutes. Stir into bowl.

  2. Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour, stirring to avoid forming lumps. Gradually whisk in milk and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper. Raise heat to medium; bring to just below a boil, stirring occasionally; cook 2 minutes more, whisking constantly. Whisk in cream. Pour into chard mixture; stir to combine. Serve immediately.

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