Similar to creamed spinach, but better!
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Put the water in a large pot, and gradually add chard. Cook until it is just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain.
In the same pot, melt the butter. Add flour and whisk constantly, cooking for one minute. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chard and stir until coated. Stir in nutmeg and season with salt and pepper.
2 tablespoons water, or just the water clinging to the washed chard
3 bunches Swiss Chard, stems removed (use later!), leaves cut into 1-inch strips
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional
Salt and pepper
3 bunches Swiss Chard, stems removed (use later!), leaves cut into 1-inch strips
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional
Salt and pepper
Put the water in a large pot, and gradually add chard. Cook until it is just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain.
In the same pot, melt the butter. Add flour and whisk constantly, cooking for one minute. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chard and stir until coated. Stir in nutmeg and season with salt and pepper.